Definition of Countermanding. Meaning of Countermanding. Synonyms of Countermanding

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Definition of Countermanding

Countermanding
Countermand Coun`ter*mand" (koun`t[~e]r*m[.a]nd"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Countermanded; p. pr. & vb. n. Countermanding.] [F. contremander; contre (L. contra) + mander to command, fr. L. mandare. Cf. Mandate.] 1. To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given; as, to countermand an order for goods. 2. To prohibit; to forbid. [Obs.] Avicen countermands letting blood in choleric bodles. --Harvey. 3. To oppose; to revoke the command of. For us to alter anything, is to lift ourselves against God; and, as it were, to countermand him. --Hooker.

Meaning of Countermanding from wikipedia

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- actions and proceedings of the local judicial bodies may be guided and countermanded by the district courts. Sudurpashchim Karnali Lumbini Gandaki Bagmati...
- numbers of fresh Federal troops in defensive positions. Davis did not countermand it. Following the Confederate incursion into Maryland halted at the Battle...
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- Porter, one of the officers chiefly responsible for carrying it out and countermanded Smith's order, telling Porter to show restraint. "Porter, I've had instructions...
- subsequent directives by the SFA and Scottish Combination appear to countermand this, possibly to fast-track the re-formed club into their competitions...
- "Argument analysis: Court skeptical that a lawyer may unilaterally countermand client's instruction to file a criminal appeal". SCOTUSblog. Retrieved...
- or giving the defendant more time to answer; or, an imparlance, or countermanding of what was formerly ordered.  This article incorporates text from a...
- them to wait for a new satellite instead of attempting repairs; she countermands that order. Kelly gets her science funding cut and meets up with a still-struggling...
- still be in possession of the West Bank. Consequently, the order was countermanded and those forces which had already withdrawn were asked to return to...