retrospectively
Americanadverb
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with contemplation of past situations, events, etc..
You should examine your relationship retrospectively.
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with retrospective effect; retroactively.
The law operates retrospectively.
Etymology
Origin of retrospectively
First recorded in 1600–10; retrospective ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The move does not apply to any grassroots or recreational sports programmes, and the IOC said the findings of any tests would not be applied retrospectively.
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Reed said the temporary ban would be applied retrospectively to crypto donations of "any amount" from today, once changes to legislation have been made.
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Health Secretary Neil Gray said that the provisions could be added retrospectively with the consent of Downing Street.
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Several criticised the decision to freeze thresholds as "moving the goal posts" and changing the terms of loans retrospectively.
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The law was changed in 2017 to mean retired officers would now face misconduct charges, but it cannot be applied retrospectively.
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