countermand

== English == === Etymology === From Old French contremander, from Medieval Latin contramandō, from contra + mandō (“to order; to command”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkaʊntɚˌmænd/, /ˌkaʊntɚˈmænd/ === Verb === countermand (third-person singular simple present countermands, present participle countermanding, simple past and past participle countermanded) (transitive) To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given. Synonyms: cancel, rescind, veto, override Near-synonym: counteract To recall a person or unit with such an order. To cancel an order for (some specified goods). (figuratively) To counteract, to act against, to frustrate. (obsolete) To prohibit (a course of action or behavior). Synonyms: prohibit, forbid (obsolete) To oppose or revoke the command of (someone). (obsolete) To maintain control of, to keep under command. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Noun === countermand (plural countermands) An order to the contrary of a previous one. ==== Translations ====