retrospectively

American  

[re-truh-spek-tiv-lee] / ˌrɛ trəˈspɛk tɪv li /

adverb

1. with contemplation of past situations, events, etc..

   You should examine your relationship retrospectively.

2. with retrospective effect; retroactively.

   The law operates retrospectively.

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Etymology

Origin of retrospectively

First recorded in 1600–10; retrospective ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

The law was changed in 2017 to mean retired officers would now face misconduct charges, but it cannot be applied retrospectively.

From BBC

Figures from government or other official sources used in this report can be revised retrospectively between publications.

From BBC

I applaud the SEC’s willingness to revisit its rules and to retrospectively evaluate the costs and benefits of its regulations—a practice to be admired and emulated.

From Barron's

Companies like Apple and the secure messaging platform Signal have already rolled out what they believe to be post-quantum encryption keys, but they cannot be applied retrospectively to current data encrypted in the traditional way.

From BBC

It will not apply retrospectively - but will be in force, once passed, across the UK.

From BBC