Vocabulary Entry

retroactively

|adverb • adjective

adverb

In a manner that applies to events or situations that occurred in the past.

Example Sentences

"The changes to the law were applied retroactively, affecting cases that had already been decided."

"She was granted a retroactively effective discount on her past purchases."

"The policy was retroactively implemented to include all employees from last year."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The retroactive application of the new rules caught many off guard."

"He received a retroactive raise reflecting his performance from the previous year."

"They implemented retroactive measures to compensate those who were unfairly charged."