The difference between Abrogate and Countermand

When used as verbs, abrogate means to annul by an authoritative act, whereas countermand means to revoke (a former command).

Abrogate is also adjective with the meaning: abrogated.

Countermand is also noun with the meaning: an order to the contrary of a previous one.

check bellow for the other definitions of Abrogate and Countermand

  1. Abrogate as a verb (transitive):

    To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; — applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc.

  2. Abrogate as a verb (transitive):

    To put an end to; to do away with.

  3. Abrogate as a verb (molecular biology, transitive):

    To block a process or function.

  1. Abrogate as an adjective (archaic):

    Abrogated; abolished.

  1. Countermand as a verb:

    To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: cancerescind"

    "to countermand an order for goods"

  2. Countermand as a verb:

    To recall a person or unit with such an order.

  3. Countermand as a verb:

    To prohibit.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: prohibit forbid"

  4. Countermand as a verb:

    To oppose; to revoke the command of.

  1. Countermand as a noun:

    An order to the contrary of a previous one.

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