countermand
1. [ noun ] a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
Related terms: command revoke
2. [ verb ] annul by recalling or rescinding
Synonyms: repeal rescind lift reverse annul overturn vacate revoke
Examples:

"He revoked the ban on smoking" "lift an embargo" "vacate a death sentence"

Related terms: cancel renege reverse abrogation reversal vacation revocation
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