Prospectivity
/prɒsˈpɛktɪvɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of being prospective, especially in the context of legal rights, claims, or evidence that relate to future events or outcomes.
The prospectivity of the law ensures it applies only to future cases and not past actions.
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- prospectivity
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Commentary
Prospectivity typically contrasts with retrospectivity in legal drafting, emphasizing that a rule, right, or effect applies only from a certain point forward.
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