noun🔗ShareContre-ordre, annulationAn order to the contrary of a previous one."The general issued a countermand to the previous order, instructing the troops to retreat instead of attack. "Le général a émis un contre-ordre à l'ordre précédent, ordonnant aux troupes de se retirer au lieu d'attaquer.governmentmilitarylawpoliticsactionstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnnuler, infirmerTo revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given."to countermand an order for goods"annuler une commande de marchandisesgovernmentmilitarylawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRappeler, annulerTo recall a person or unit with such an order."The general countermanded the order to retreat, telling the soldiers to hold their position. "Le général a annulé l'ordre de retraite, ordonnant aux soldats de tenir leur position.militarygovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInterdire, annulerTo prohibit."The manager had to countermand his earlier order to work late because a new company policy prohibited overtime. "Le directeur a dû annuler son ordre initial de travailler tard car une nouvelle politique de l'entreprise interdisait les heures supplémentaires.governmentpoliticslawmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnnuler, infirmerTo oppose; to revoke the command of."The principal had ordered a fire drill, but heavy rain began, so he had to countermand the order. "Le directeur avait ordonné un exercice d'incendie, mais de fortes pluies ont commencé, il a donc dû annuler l'ordre.governmentlawmilitarypoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
