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in a way that something takes effect from a date earlier than its official approval or implementation
- The new tax law was applied retroactively to cover income earned in the previous year.
- The policy changes were implemented retroactively to address past issues.
- The updated regulations were enforced retroactively to ensure compliance.
- The amnesty law pardoned offenses retroactively up to a certain date.
- The contract was revised retroactively to include additional terms from the beginning.