1The general countermanded the order to attack, citing new intelligence that suggested a peaceful resolution was possible.
2The court's decision was countermanded by a higher authority, which ruled that the original verdict was based on flawed evidence.
3The company's management countermanded the previous directive, opting instead for a more conservative approach to the financial crisis.
4The governor countermanded the mayor's order to evacuate the city, arguing that the situation was not as dire as initially thought.
5The new policy countermanded the existing regulations, effectively overturning decades of established practice in the industry.