Etymology
The word "countermand" is derived from two Latin words:
Meaning and Origin
"Countermand" means to revoke or cancel a previous command or order. Its origin can be traced back to the 15th century, when it was first used in the legal context to refer to the cancellation of a judicial order or writ.
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