Cryptic crossword clue
Cancellation has girl withdraw­­ing, though not initially 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ANNULLING

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The straight part
We know that "Cancellation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cancellation = annulling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ANNULLING mean?

ANNULLING verb
  1. To formally revoke the validity of.
  2. To dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid.
ANNULLING noun
  1. An annulment.

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