retroactive
- A law or court ruling that impacts past actions, transactions, or legal proceedings, often changing previously vested rights or imposing new obligations
- The tax increase was made retroactive to the beginning of the year, causing financial strain for many.
- Despite the policy change, her actions were not considered illegal due to the prohibition on retroactive criminal laws.
- The retroactive child support judgement surprised the father, as he was unaware that past obligations could be adjusted.
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