countermand
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transitive verb \ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌmand, ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈ\Definition of COUNTERMAND
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: to revoke (a command) by a contrary order
2
: to recall or order back by a superseding contrary order <countermand reinforcements>
Examples of COUNTERMAND
- Orders to blow up the bridge were countermanded.
Origin of COUNTERMAND
Middle English countermaunden, from Anglo-French cuntremander, from cuntre- counter- + mander to command, from Latin mandare — more at mandate
First Known Use: 15th century
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2coun·ter·mand
noun \ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌmand\Definition of COUNTERMAND
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: a contrary order
2
: the revocation of an order or command
First Known Use of COUNTERMAND
1548
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