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coun·ter·mand
I. \ˈkau̇ntə(r)ˌmand, -ˌmaa(ə)nd, -ˌmȧnd, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English countermaunden, from Middle French contremander, from contre- counter- + mander to command, from Latin mandare — more at mandate
1. : to revoke (a former command) : cancel or rescind (an order) by giving a contrary order
< countermand an order for goods >
2. : to recall or order back by a superseding contrary order
< countermand reinforcements >
3. : to stop or prohibit by revoking an order or issuing a contrary order
< countermand a payment >
4. obsolete
a. : to oppose or go counter to a command of
b. : frustrate, counteract
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: part translation of Middle French contremand, from contremander
: a contrary order : revocation of an order or command; specifically : a legal revoking order or act
< halting and retreating according to the countermand of the first orders > |