COUNTERMAND


Meaning of COUNTERMAND in English

v. & n.

v.tr. 1 Mil. a revoke (an order or command). b recall (forces etc.) by a contrary order. 2 cancel an order for (goods etc.).

n. an order revoking a previous one.

[ ME f. OF contremander f. med.L contramandare (as CONTRA-, mandare order) ]

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