countermand
verb | /countermand/
to revoke an order by issuing a contrary command
countermand
verb | /countermand/
Advanced WordsHARDto revoke an order by issuing a contrary command
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"The general countermanded the previous orders due to new intelligence."
"The company countermanded its recall after resolving the defect."
Mnemonic Trick
Countermand = Counter + Command → command against.
Etymology
From Latin contra (against) + mandare (to command)
used for revoking orders
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