As it became clear that retreat was impractical, the orders were countermanded.
This order supersedes all others and cannot be countermanded.
The order was countermanded within a few hours, it is true, but Charles had good reason for avoiding detachments from his own army.
All other orders you might have received are herewith countermanded.
"In any event, compliance is required unless the order is first countermanded."
This order was not countermanded until the early hours of the morning.
But before the advance was made, the order was countermanded, and during the 11th it lay in the works.
Before Clyde could respond, the order was countermanded by the clutch of a gloved hand on his arm.
The order is instantly countermanded as the real Koenig enters the room.
The order was countermanded only at the last second by a higher-ranking officer.