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Countermand
/ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/
An order to the contrary of a previous one.
📖 Definitions of "Countermand"
noun
- 1
An order to the contrary of a previous one.
verb
- 1
To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.
"to countermand an order for goods"
- 2
To recall a person or unit with such an order.
- 3
To prohibit.
- 4
To oppose; to revoke the command of.
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