backdate

/ˈbækˌdeɪt/
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Other forms: backdating; backdated; backdates

Definitions of backdate
  1. verb
    make effective from an earlier date
    “The increase in tax was backdated to January”
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    type of:
    effect
    act so as to bring into existence
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