Meaning Of The Word Retroactive

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What's The Definition Of Retroactive?

retroactive
adjective: If a decision or action is retroactive, it is intended to take effect from a date in the past.

retroactive in Accounting
adjective: A retroactive transaction applies a change to previous accounting periods.

retroactive in American English
having application to or effect on things done prior to its enactment
adjective: operative with respect to past occurrences, as a statute; retrospective

retroactive in British English
adjective: applying or referring to the past

retroactive in Finance
adjective: A retroactive transaction applies a change to previous accounting periods.

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