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.

Origin of countermand

1375–1425; late Middle English countermaunden < Anglo-French countermander < Middle French contremander, equivalent to contre- counter- + mander to command < Latin mandāre; see mandate

OTHER WORDS FROM countermand

coun·ter·mand·a·ble, adjective un·coun·ter·mand·a·ble, adjective un·coun·ter·mand·ed, adjective

Words nearby countermand

counterirritant, counterirritation, counterjumper, counterlight, counterman, countermand, countermarch, countermark, countermeasure, countermelody, countermigration

Words related to countermand

revoke, reverse, recall, override, retract, repeal, retreat, rescind

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British Dictionary definitions for countermand

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