Definition of countermand
English to English noun - a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
source: WordNet 3.0 - A contrary order; revocation of a former order or command.
source: Webster 1913 verb - cancel officially
He revoked the ban on smoking.
Lift an embargo.
Vacate a death sentence.
source: WordNet 3.0 - To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given; as, to countermand an order for goods.
source: Webster 1913
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