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# `lxc operation delete`

Delete a background operation (will attempt to cancel)

## Synopsis

Description:
  Delete a background operation (will attempt to cancel)



```
lxc operation delete [<remote>:]<operation> [flags]
```

## Options inherited from parent commands

```
      --debug          Show all debug messages
      --force-local    Force using the local unix socket
  -h, --help           Print help
      --project        Override the source project
  -q, --quiet          Don't show progress information
      --sub-commands   Use with help or --help to view sub-commands
  -v, --verbose        Show all information messages
      --version        Print version number
```

## SEE ALSO

* [lxc operation](lxc_operation.md)	 - List, show and delete background operations