법령이나 규칙 등이 과거의 어느 시점까지 거슬러 올라가 효력을 발생하는.
Taking effect from a date in the past, especially regarding laws or regulations.
예문:
"The new tax regulation includes a retroactive clause that affects transactions from the last two years."
"Critics expressed concern over the retroactive nature of the criminal justice reform."
임금 인상이나 지불금 등이 과거의 특정 시점부터 적용되어 유효한.
Applying to a period before the current date, typically regarding payments, salary increases, or benefits.
예문:
"After months of negotiations, the union secured a retroactive salary adjustment for all staff."
"The bonus payment is retroactive to the date you signed your initial contract."