countermand

¹coun·ter·mand

verb \ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌmand, ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈ\

Definition of COUNTERMAND

transitive verb

1

: to revoke (a command) by a contrary order

2

: to recall or order back by a superseding contrary order <countermand reinforcements>

Examples of COUNTERMAND

1. Orders to blow up the bridge were countermanded.

Origin of COUNTERMAND

Middle English countermaunden, from Anglo-French cuntremander, from cuntre- counter- + mander to command, from Latin mandare — more at mandate

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Military Terms

bivouac, logistics, petard, salient, sally, supernumerary, tactical

Rhymes with COUNTERMAND

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