noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A piece of instrumental music of the eighteenth century similar to the serenade, and often performed outdoors.

Synonyms

All synonyms

abolitionabrogationannulmentcancelcancellationcountermand

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French cassation, from Latin cassō (“destroy, annul”).

Etymology 2

From German Kassation, from Italian cassazione

Related phrases

court of cassation

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