Countermand has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
2
An order to the contrary of a previous one.
Verb
1
cancel officially
"He revoked the ban on smoking"
"lift an embargo"
"vacate a death sentence"
2
To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.
Example Sentences
"He revoked the ban on smoking"
verb
"lift an embargo"
verb
"vacate a death sentence"
verb
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