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countermand
[ verb koun-ter-mand, -mahnd, koun-ter-mand, -mahnd; noun koun-ter-mand, -mahnd ]
/ verb ˌkaʊn tərˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd, ˈkaʊn tərˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd; noun ˈkaʊn tərˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd /
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verb (used with object)
to revoke or cancel (a command, order, etc.).
to recall or stop by a contrary order.
noun
a command, order, etc., revoking a previous one.
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Origin of countermand
OTHER WORDS FROM countermand
coun·ter·mand·a·ble, adjectiveun·coun·ter·mand·a·ble, adjectiveun·coun·ter·mand·ed, adjectiveWords nearby countermand
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countermand
verb (ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd) (tr)
to revoke or cancel (a command, order, etc)
to order (forces, etc) to return or retreat; recall
noun (ˈkaʊntəˌmɑːnd)
a command revoking another
Word Origin for countermand
C15: from Old French contremander, from contre- counter- + mander to command, from Latin mandāre; see mandate
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