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    [Verb]  | "coun*ter*mand" | \ ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌmand \


    1: to revoke (a command) by a contrary order

    2: to recall or order back by a superseding contrary order


    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English countermaunden, from Anglo-French cuntremander, from cuntre- counter- + mander to command, from Latin mandare{mat|mandate|};

    [Verb]  | "countermand" 


    1: to cancel (an order) especially by giving a new order;


      * e.g., " ... Orders to blow up the bridge were countermanded. "





     [ "Countermandering" ]

    1: The strategic redrawing of electoral district boundaries in Democratic-leaning (blue) states as a direct response to partisan gerrymandering by Republicans in red states. While gerrymandering typically aims to entrench power unfairly, countermandering is framed as a defensive or corrective measure intended to restore electoral balance and representation. Derived from “counter” (against, in opposition to) and “gerrymandering” (manipulating voting districts for political gain).

      * e.g.,  ... In an effort to level the electoral playing field, state lawmakers in Illinois engaged in countermandering to offset aggressive gerrymandering tactics used in Texas and Florida. 

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