retroactively in a sentence
adv.
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Definition
Retroactively means applying a decision or policy to events or cases that occurred before the decision was made.
Crossword clues for retroactively
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "retroactively".
- Applying a new rule to past events.
- Making changes to previous circumstances.
- Enacting laws that affect earlier situations.
- Implementing decisions for prior time periods.
- Adjusting policies to include the past.
Retroactively sentence examples
- The new policy will apply retroactively to all cases submitted since the beginning of the year.
- The court decided to retroactively enforce the law, affecting many previous rulings.
- Employees were pleased to learn that their bonuses would be calculated retroactively, granting them additional compensation.
- Retroactively adjusting the tax rates allowed the government to correct earlier discrepancies in revenue collection.
- The organization announced that it would retroactively honor previous commitments made to its volunteers.