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countermanding

verb

Meaning

  1. To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.
  2. To recall a person or unit with such an order.
  3. To prohibit.
  4. To oppose; to revoke the command of.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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