retroactively

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Done after the fact; applying to events that have previously transpired

The new legislature passed a resolution retroactively legalizing the actions of the revolutionaries that brought them to power.

after the fact; "he will get paid retroactively
after the fact; "he will get paid retroactively"
in the manner of taking effect on a past date
In a retroactive manner
retroactive
operative on, affecting, or having reference to past events, transactions, responsibilities
retroactive
{a} affecting what is past, retrospective
retroactive
Fitted or designed to retroact; operating by returned action; affecting what is past; retrospective
retroactive
If a decision or action is retroactive, it is intended to take effect from a date in the past. There are few precedents for this sort of retroactive legislation. = retrospective + retroactively retro·ac·tive·ly It isn't yet clear whether the new law can actually be applied retroactively. = retrospectively. a law or decision that is retroactive is effective from a particular date in the past = retrospective
retroactive
extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions
retroactive
{s} taking effect on a past date
retroactive
affecting things past; "retroactive tax increase"; "an ex-post-facto law"; "retro pay"
retroactive
descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on the effects of events or stimuli or process that occurred previously
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