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Countermand Definition & Meaning

countermand
noun
  1. a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
verb
  1. cancel officially; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"

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Frequently asked questions

What does countermand mean?
a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command cancel officially; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"
What part of speech is countermand?
Countermand is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does countermand have?
Countermand has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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