counterorder
Command canceling previous
A counterorder is an order that reverses or cancels a previous one: The troops had nearly reached the border when the counterorder came.
As a verb, to counterorder is to revoke instructions already given: The general counterordered the attack at the last minute.
Revoke a prior order
- rescindFormally cancel or withdraw
- revokeOfficially cancel authorization
- annulDeclare legally void
- overrideCancel by authority
nullify · cancel · invalidate · quash · vacate · repeal · withdraw · abrogate
Authoritative instruction given
- directiveFormal command or instruction
- instructionGuidance for action
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
operation · mission · tactics · strategy · logistics · dispatch · communiqué · briefing
Defying workplace authority
- mutinyRevolt against authority
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- noncomplianceFailure to follow requirements
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
resistance · refusal · dissent · opposition · contravention · disregard · rejection · protest
Complete disorder and confusion
- disarrayLack of order
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- pandemoniumState of utter confusion
- muddleDisordered, bewildered state
disruption · bewilderment · uncertainty · miscommunication · mix-up · crossed wires · contradiction · snarl
countermand
Revoke a prior order
override · nullify · cancel · invalidate · quash · vacate · repeal · withdraw · abrogate · overrule
command
Authoritative instruction given
- directiveFormal command or instruction
- instructionGuidance for action
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
maneuver · operation · mission · tactics · strategy · logistics · dispatch · communiqué · briefing · headquarters
insubordination
Defying workplace authority
- mutinyRevolt against authority
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- noncomplianceFailure to follow requirements
disobedience · resistance · refusal · dissent · opposition · contravention · disregard · rejection · protest · recalcitrance
chaos
Complete disorder and confusion
- disarrayLack of order
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- pandemoniumState of utter confusion
muddle · disruption · bewilderment · uncertainty · miscommunication · mix-up · crossed wires · contradiction · snarl · entanglement
counterorderconfirmation
Establishing something as true
reaffirmation · reconfirmation · ratification · endorsement · validation