countermanded

verb

Definition of countermandednext
past tense of countermand
as in cancelled
formal to cancel (an order) especially by giving a new order Orders to blow up the bridge were countermanded.

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  1. revoked
  2. canceled
  3. withdrew
  4. repealed
  5. dismissed
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  • Before that case was closed in December 2022, Lacy pleaded guilty that September to driving with a license suspended, revoked or canceled.
    Emily Palmer, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the license for Cruise, which was transporting passengers without human drivers throughout San Francisco.
    Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of revoked
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  • Smotrich canceled his trip to France to speak at the gala, citing security concerns, but at least two demonstrations went ahead, drawing hundreds of protesters.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • After nearly two decades of enchanting holiday shoppers with its elaborate light displays, Saks Fifth Avenue suddenly canceled this year’s installation, an about-face from statements made less than a month ago.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of canceled
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  • Comeback stories don’t usually start with taking home gold at the Olympics, but Lee’s triumphs in Tokyo three years ago came after Biles unexpectedly withdrew from the competition.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • On Wednesday morning, Nike shares fell about 5%, after the company withdrew its full-year guidance and postponed its investor day indefinitely during Tuesday’s earnings call, Fortune reported.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of withdrew
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  • The tax would remain in effect indefinitely unless repealed by voters.
    Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Fortune Nike shares drop Nike shares dipped nearly 5% on Wednesday after the sneaker company postponed its investor day and repealed its full-year guidance during an earnings call.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of repealed
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  • Impact Plastics said its parking lot is in a low-lying area and prone to pooling water, but their review showed water in the lot was about 6 inches deep around the time people were dismissed.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter, but his case was abruptly dismissed in July over allegations that prosecutors withheld evidence.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of dismissed
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