retroact
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ret·ro·ac·tion
(rĕt′rō-ăk′shən)n.
1. Application of a subsequent rule or condition to something that occurred at a previous time.
2. An opposing or reciprocal action; a reaction.
ret′ro·act′ v.
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retroact
(ˈrɛtrəʊˌækt)vb (intr)
1. to act in opposition
2. to influence or have reference to past events
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ret•ro•act
(ˈrɛ troʊˌækt)v.i.
1. to act in opposition; react.
2. to have reference to or influence on past occurrences.
[1785–1795]
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retroact
Past participle: retroacted
Gerund: retroacting
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