Allow proposers to cancel a proposal during the waiting period
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Since Jan 6, 2026.
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Description
**Description:**
Add the ability for a proposer to **cancel their proposal before voting starts**.
This feature would let proposers withdraw a proposal if they discover a mistake or need to make changes during the waiting (pre-voting) period.
By allowing cancellation only **before the voting phase begins**, we can prevent confusion and maintain governance integrity.
Benefits:
* Reduces accidental or flawed proposals.
* Improves overall governance quality.
* Provides proposers with a safety mechanism without disrupting ongoing votes.
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