counterorder
noun
coun·ter·or·der
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌȯr-dər 
variants
or counter-order
plural counterorders or counter-orders
: a contradicting or countermanding order
During the frequent riots of the Lindsay era, police often under- or overreacted—while various officials, including the mayor's civilian aides, issued orders and counterorders, exacerbating the disorder.—
Thomas A. Reppetto
Thomas A. ReppettoDictionary Entries Near counterorder
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“Counterorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterorder. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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