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Meaning of countermand

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

countermand

Pronunciation:/ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd//ˈkaʊntɚˌmænd/

noun

Definitions

An order to the contrary of a previous one.

verb

Definitions

To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.
Example: to countermand an order for goods
Synonyms:cancelrescind
To recall a person or unit with such an order.
To prohibit.
Synonyms:forbidprohibit
To oppose; to revoke the command of.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/countermand