RETROACTIVELY
retroactively
(adverb) after the fact; “he will get paid retroactively”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
retroactively (not comparable)
Done after the fact; applying to events that have previously transpired.
Source: Wiktionary
Re`tro*act"ive*ly, adv.
Definition: In a retroactive manner.
RETROACTIVE
Re`tro*act"ive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. rétroactif.]
Definition: Fitted or designed to retroact; operating by returned action; affecting what is past; retrospective. Beddoes. Retroactive law or statute (Law), one which operates to make criminal or punishable, or in any way expressly to affect, acts done prior to the passing of the law.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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