countermand (n.)

  1. a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command

    countermand (v.)

  1. cancel officially; He revoked the ban on smoking; lift an embargo; vacate a death sentence

    [ Syn: revoke , annul , lift , reverse , repeal , overturn , rescind , vacate ]

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