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▪ I. ˈcounter-ˌorder, n.
[counter- 3.]
An order contrary to, or reversing, a previous order.
1773George III Let. 25 Apr. (1935) 89 We must see what effect our arming has had on Versailles before we can properly give counter-orders. 1821Scott Kenilw. xl, The very positive counter-orders which he had sent by Lambourne. 1883G. Lloyd Ebb & Flow II. 42 Perpetual orders, errands and counter-orders.
▪ II. ˌcounter-ˈorder, v.
[f. prec.: cf. counter- 1. (In first quot. app. nonce-use for an etymological purpose.)]
trans. To give orders against (what has been previously ordered); to countermand.
1643Prynne Sov. Power Parl. iii. 122 The first word signifies properly disordered, counter-ordered, or ordered against. 1768Earl Malmesbury Diaries & Corr. (1844) I. 31 The Russian troops..were now counter-ordered. 1833Marryat P. Simple lvii, I did not counter-order it. 1880Burton Reign Q. Anne III. xiv. 22 To counter-order what Vendome had ordered. |