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Countermand

/ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/

An order to the contrary of a previous one.

📖 Definitions of "Countermand"

noun
  1. 1

    An order to the contrary of a previous one.

verb
  1. 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. 2

    To recall a person or unit with such an order.

  3. 3

    To prohibit.

  4. 4

    To oppose; to revoke the command of.

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