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- Dictionaryret·ro·ac·tive·ly/ˌretrōˈaktəvlē/
adverb
- 1. with effect from a date in the past: "the new rates will apply retroactively from January 1"
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The meaning of RETROACTIVE is extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past; especially : made effective as of a date prior to enactment, promulgation, or imposition.
RETROACTIVELY definition: 1. (of a law or decision) in a way that has effect from a date before it was approved: 2. (of a…. Learn more.
Retroactively definition: in a way that includes or refers to events that happened before the relevant rule, decision, or other measure came into effect. See examples of RETROACTIVELY used in a sentence.
(of a law or other agreement) having effect from the time before the law or agreement was approved: I’m getting a retroactive salary increase. retroactively. adverb [ not gradable ] us / ˌre·troʊˈæk·tɪv·li / The courts cannot apply a new rule retroactively.
RETROACTIVELY meaning: 1. (of a law or decision) in a way that has effect from a date before it was approved: 2. (of a…. Learn more.
IPA guide. The adjective retroactive refers to something happening now that affects the past. For example, a retroactive tax is one that is passed at one time, but payable back to a time before the tax was passed.
retroactively. Things done retroactively take effect starting on a date in the past. If your boss pays you retroactively, she'll cover hours you worked in the past as well as the ones you're working today.