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Meaning of 'countermand' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Countermand [ n.]
- A contrary order; revocation of a former order or command.
2 . Countermand [ v. t.]
- To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given; as, to countermand an order for goods.
- To prohibit; to forbid.
- To oppose; to revoke the command of.

Meaning of 'countermand' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . countermand [ v]
Meaning (1):
- cancel officially
Example in sentence:
  • He revoked the ban on smoking;
  • lift an embargo;
  • vacate a death sentence

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