countermand

[US]/ˌkaʊntə'mɑːnd/
[UK]/'kaʊntɚmænd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

English definition: to cancel or revoke (an order)

Phrases & Collocations

countermand a decision

Example Sentences

he was already countermanding her.

countermanded the air strikes.

she decided she had been extravagant and countermanded the cream.

the election commission has countermanded voting on the grounds of intimidation.

The general countermanded the previous order.

The CEO decided to countermand the decision made by the board.

The judge has the authority to countermand a subpoena.

The president can countermand a military operation if necessary.

The manager had to countermand the scheduled meeting due to an emergency.

The pilot received a countermand to change the flight route.

The captain countermanded the crew's decision to abandon the ship.

The teacher had to countermand the field trip due to bad weather.

The governor has the power to countermand a local ordinance.

The court can countermand a lower court's ruling.

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