[coun.ter.mand] vt [ME countermaunden, fr. MF contremander, fr. contre- counter- + mander to command, fr. L mandare--more at mandate] (15c) 1: to revoke (a command) by a contrary order
2: to recall or order back by a superseding contrary order "~ reinforcements"
[2]coun.ter.mand n (1548) 1: a contrary order
2: the revocation of an order or command