countermand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.
To recall a person or unit with such an order.
To cancel an order for (some specified goods).
To counteract, to act against, to frustrate.
To prohibit (a course of action or behavior).
To oppose or revoke the command of (someone).
To maintain control of, to keep under command.

noun

/ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-countermand.wav /ˈkaʊntɚˌmænd/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈmænd/

countermand countermands countermanding countermanded

From Old French contremander, from Medieval Latin contramandō, from contra + mandō (“to order; to command”).

cancel rescind veto override counteract prohibit forbid

counterargue

countermandable countermander countermandment uncountermanded

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