countermand
countermand
Definition
coun·ter·mand (ko̵unt′ər mand′; also, and for n.always, ko̵unt′ər mand′)
transitive verb
- to cancel or revoke (a command or order)
- to call back or order back by a contrary order
Etymology: ME contremaunden < OFr contremander < L contra, against + mandare: see mandate
noun
a command or order canceling another
countermand
Synonyms
countermand
Usage Examples
Object
- order: O'Neill bit back a countermanding order and Teal'c fired.
- change: The CNCC Article had effectively countermanded changes proposed by Northern Clubs.
Modifying Another Word
- immediately: Sinclair also said that about the Spectrum but immediately countermanded the idea by producing a range of games programs.
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