retroactivo

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. retroactive
La ley tiene efecto retroactivo a enero de 2011.The effective date of the law is retroactive to January 2011.
b. retrospective
Esta enmienda no es retroactiva y solo se aplicará prospectivamente.This amendment is not retrospective, and will only be applied prospectively.
c. backdated
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Les otorgaron a los empleados un aumento retroactivo del diez por ciento.Employees were given a backdated pay rise of ten percent.
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