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Complete Definition of "countermand"

English
Etymology
From Old French contremander, from mediaeval Latin contramandare, from contra- + mandare ‘command’.

Pronunciation
IPA|/kaʊntəˈmɑ:nd/

Verb
en-verb

  1. To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.
  2. To recall a person or unit with such an order.

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