1. to cancel or reverse a previous order or command
Usage: third person singular present tense

1. orders or commands that cancel or reverse previous instructions
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The general countermands his earlier retreat order.
• She countermands the previous decision about the meeting time.
• The CEO countermands the budget cuts after reviewing the quarterly report.
• The captain received countermands from headquarters.
• Multiple countermands created confusion among the troops.
• The judge’s countermands overruled the previous ruling.
• Emergency countermands were issued to all departments.