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countermand

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A quick definition of countermand:

Countermand: A word that means to cancel or stop something that was previously ordered or commanded. It's like saying "never mind" or "stop" after someone has already told you to do something.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Countermand refers to a contradictory command that cancels or overrides a previous one. It can also refer to an action that nullifies something that was previously ordered or requested.

  • After ordering the pizza, he countermanded his request and asked for a salad instead.
  • The general countermanded the order to attack and instead ordered his troops to retreat.
  • The CEO countermanded the decision to lay off employees after receiving backlash from the public.

These examples illustrate how countermand can be used to describe a situation where a previous order or decision is cancelled or changed. In the first example, the person changes their food order from pizza to salad. In the second example, the general changes the military strategy from attacking to retreating. In the third example, the CEO changes the decision to lay off employees after receiving negative feedback. In all cases, the original order or decision is countermanded and replaced with a new one.

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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:08
@LSDFan: They call it operator syndrome now at the VA
LSDFan
11:09
lol
11:09
I thought it was door kicker syndrome from all the breaching
Dkk
11:09
Ahh childhood, what a sweet sexual time of discovery. Takes me back.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:09
Who knew firing thousands of rounds and being next to explosions was bad for our brains
11:09
It is almost like the people doing that used to die fast
11:10
Didnt plan on anyone living long enough lol
11:10
I long to die on a european battlefield
11:10
thats the true white mans burden
11:10
calm down mostly putin
babycat
11:10
yeah fuck gtown btw
LSDFan
11:10
they don't even kick doors. They put C4 in a dip can and tape it to the wall
11:10
I am sure they kick some doors but yes
11:11
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babycat
11:11
terrible admin
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:11
@babycat: I wonder why gtown felt what they said was a good idea and how secure that individual felt in their job to believe there would be no backlash.
Dkk
11:11
please, tell me more about Europa: The Last Battle @MostlyLegal
11:11
nothing you dont already know
Dkk
11:12
Lmfao, damn out of messages again. Time to go sit in the hot tub.
11:12
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: honestly fuck these schools
11:12
The way they act is so cringe and gives mad ick
babycat
11:12
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: people are saying this has been a pattern with them
babycat
11:12
imagine being a religious school and not supporting mothers. practice what you preach!
11:12
Fuck dem hoes
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Child bearing people*
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11:15
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babycat
11:15
lol live ur truth
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