countermand
[ verb koun-ter-mand, -mahnd, koun-ter-mand, -mahnd; noun koun-ter-mand, -mahnd ]
verb (used with object)
to revoke or cancel (a command, order, etc.).
to recall or stop by a contrary order.
noun
a command, order, etc., revoking a previous one.
Origin of countermand
1Other words for countermand
Other words from countermand
- coun·ter·mand·a·ble, adjective
- un·coun·ter·mand·a·ble, adjective
- un·coun·ter·mand·ed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for countermand
countermand
verb(ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd) (tr)
to revoke or cancel (a command, order, etc)
to order (forces, etc) to return or retreat; recall
noun(ˈkaʊntəˌmɑːnd)
a command revoking another
Origin of countermand
1C15: from Old French contremander, from contre- counter- + mander to command, from Latin mandāre; see mandate
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