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Countermand second set of changes? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

repeal

'countermand' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'second set of changes?' is the wordplay.
'second' becomes 're' (prefix meaning second in eg review, re-education).
'set of changes?' becomes 'peal' (a peal is a set of changes rung on bells).
're'+'peal'='REPEAL'

(Other definitions for repeal that I've seen before include "Cancel or nullify a law" , "Rescind or withdraw a law" , "'Annul, revoke (6)'" , "Cancel officially, annul" , "Withdraw law officially" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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