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retroactively

/ˌrɛtrəˈæktɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does retroactively mean?

adverb

Used to describe an action or decision that is taken after an event has occurred, often in order to correct a previous mistake or to provide a new perspective on a situation.

Example

"The company decided to retroactively apply the new policy to all employees who had been affected by the previous one."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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