verb
countermand
Countermand (verb) means to cancel an earlier order by giving a new one that goes against it.
verb
1
To cancel an earlier order by giving a new one that goes against it.
"to countermand an order for goods"
2
To call a person or unit back using such a cancelling order.
3
To cancel an order placed for particular goods.
4
To work against something so as to stop it succeeding.
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Etymology
Comes from Old French contremander, from Medieval Latin contramandō, formed from contra and mandō (“to order; to command”).
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What is the meaning of countermand?
"countermand" (verb) means to cancel an earlier order by giving a new one that goes against it.
What is another word for countermand?
Other words for "countermand" include reverse, vacate, overturn, revoke, lift, annul.
What are the different meanings of countermand?
"countermand" has 3 main meanings: 1. To cancel an earlier order by giving a new one that goes against it; 2. To call a person or unit back using such a cancelling order; 3. To cancel an order placed for particular goods.
