Countermands

/ˌkaʊntərˈmændz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present: cancels, reverses, or overrules an order or command; also plural noun for multiple countermanded orders.

Etymology

Regular third-person singular form of 'countermand,' formed with '-s' suffix. Can function as both verb and plural noun in English.

Kelly Says

When a CEO countermands a policy three times in a week, it signals organizational confusion. Business literature shows successful companies rarely countermand decisions—they get input right the first time!

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