Countermand (Noun)
Meaning
A contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The captain issued a countermand to the original order, changing the ship's course to avoid the storm.
- A countermand was given to the previous command, cancelling the operation due to the risk of civilian casualties.
- The CEO's countermand came as a surprise, reversing the company's decision to downsize the workforce.
- After reviewing the situation, the general issued a countermand to the initial order, withdrawing the troops from the combat zone.
- The air traffic controller issued a countermand to the takeoff clearance, ordering the pilot to abort the flight due to a sudden change in weather conditions.