Definition of Retraactive
Re`tro*act"ive (?), a. [Cf. F.
rétroactif.] Fitted or designed to retroact;
operating by returned action; affecting what is past;
retrospective. Beddoes.
Retroactive law or statute
(Law), one which operates to make criminal or punishable,
or in any way expressly to affect, acts done prior to the passing of
the law.
Re`tro*act"ive (?), a. [Cf. F.
rétroactif.] Fitted or designed to retroact;
operating by returned action; affecting what is past;
retrospective. Beddoes.
Retroactive law or statute
(Law), one which operates to make criminal or punishable,
or in any way expressly to affect, acts done prior to the passing of
the law.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Retraactive
The correct Spelling of this word is: Retroactive
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
