avkallelse

Avkallelse is a formal Swedish noun meaning cancellation, withdrawal, or revocation of something that has previously been issued or announced. It is used for notices, orders, invitations, appointments, events, or other formal communications. The act involves recalling or annulling a plan or instruction that was previously in effect.

Etymology: The word combines av- meaning away or off with kallelse, which means summons or notice. Avkallelse tends to be more formal and administrative in tone; in everyday contexts, terms like avbokning or avbeställning are often used instead for cancellations initiated by a party.

Contexts and usage: In organizational settings, avkallelse is used to cancel a scheduled meeting, event, or reservation. In administrative or legal contexts, it can refer to the withdrawal or revocation of a summons, notice, or official decision. In public sector or military contexts, avkallelse may describe the recall of a draft, order, or directive. Because it denotes withdrawal of an official communication, avkallelse is typically distinct from consumer-oriented cancellations.

Relation to other terms: Avkallelse is closely related to but distinct from avbokning (cancellation by the customer) and avbeställning (cancellation of an order or reservation). It can also overlap with återkallelse in contexts where a previously issued decision or instruction is being revoked.

Examples in practice: A company may issue an avkallelse of a conference, a hospital may send an avkallelse for an appointment, or a court may issue an avkallelse of a summons. In everyday language, avkallelse is used mainly in formal or institutional contexts, while avbokning or avbeställning are common in casual bookings.