"uncancellation" meaning in All languages combined

See uncancellation on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: uncancellations [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} uncancellation (plural uncancellations)
  1. The act of uncancelling.
    Sense id: en-uncancellation-en-noun-Uesdakt7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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