retroactive
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌrɛtrəˈæktɪv/
Definition
Taking effect from a date in the past.
Examples
The company announced a retroactive pay raise that covers the last six months of work.
Some critics argue that the new regulation is unfair because it is retroactive and affects past contracts.
The policy change was not retroactive, so it only applies to employees hired after today.
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