What does the cryptic crossword clue "Legal document about poor service that’s cancelled (7)" mean?

The definition is "cancelled". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LET (synonym="poor service") in DEED (synonym="Legal document") = DELETED; definition: "cancelled" The answer is DELETED.

Legal document about poor service that’s cancelled (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29353 | 18 Down | 2024-04-10 flower

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