retroact (Meaning)
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retroact (v. i.)
To act backward, or in return; to act in opposition; to be retrospective.
Synonyms & Antonyms of retroact
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retroact Sentence Examples
- The new law cannot retroact to affect actions that occurred before its enactment.
- The company's decision to retroact its refund policy caused dissatisfaction among previous customers.
- Insurance policies often retroact to cover incidents that occurred prior to policy inception.
- Retroactive legislation should be used sparingly, as it can create uncertainty and undermine confidence in the legal system.
- The retroactive tax break provided a much-needed financial boost to businesses struggling during the recession.
- The discovery of new evidence retroacted the suspect's conviction and led to their release from prison.
- The retroactive payment adjustment compensated employees for years of underpayment.
- Retroactive termination clauses give employers the option to dismiss employees who violate company policies after they have left.
- The retroactive cancellation of the concert left disappointed fans without refunds or compensation.
- The retroactive promotion recognized the employee's contributions during a period when they were passed over for advancement.
FAQs About the word retroact
To act backward, or in return; to act in opposition; to be retrospective.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The new law cannot retroact to affect actions that occurred before its enactment.
The company's decision to retroact its refund policy caused dissatisfaction among previous customers.
Insurance policies often retroact to cover incidents that occurred prior to policy inception.
Retroactive legislation should be used sparingly, as it can create uncertainty and undermine confidence in the legal system.
