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    countermand

    countermand - Dictionary definition and meaning for word countermand

    Definition
    (noun) a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command Definition
    (verb) cancel officially
    Synonyms : annul , lift , overturn , repeal , rescind , reverse , revoke , vacate
    Example Sentence
    • He revoked the ban on smoking
    • lift an embargo
    • vacate a death sentence
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for countermand

counter + command....so counter the previous command.

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COUNTER+DEMAND....counter a demand means CANCEL or REVOKE....

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DEMAND is to Ask for or EVOKE(Call forth) hence COUNTER(Opposite)+MAND means CANCEL or REVOKE

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On COUNTER to collect money if u behave like MANDH , ur boss will CANCEL ur job

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an idiot capricious spurious cartoon king who cannot decide what command to give, so he commands then countermands and then commands and then countermands leaving people confused

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