Retrospective
/ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to or considering past events or situations, especially in the context of laws, rights, or legal effects.
The court ruled that the retrospective law could not be applied to actions committed before its enactment.
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In legal contexts, 'retrospective' often concerns the temporal reach of laws or rulings, highlighting whether they apply to events before their enactment.
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