noun an official order to revoke a previous one
verb to revoke or cancel (an order)
In military operations, a countermand is an order revoking a previous command, typically issued by a higher-ranking officer.
In business settings, a countermand can occur when a decision or directive is rescinded or overridden by a superior authority.
In legal contexts, a countermand refers to the cancellation or reversal of a previous order or instruction.
In a legal thriller novel, the protagonist receives a countermand from their superior to stop investigating a particular case.
During a therapy session, a psychologist may discuss how to countermand negative thought patterns.
A military officer may countermand a previous order if new information comes to light that changes the strategic situation.
The project manager issued a countermand to the team's decision to proceed with a risky approach.
The head chef countermanded the sous chef's decision to change the menu at the last minute.