Backdated: meaning, definitions and examples

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backdated

 

[ ˈbækˌdeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal documents

Dated with a date that is earlier than the current date of signing. It is often used to refer to documents that have been prepared or signed at an earlier date but have the effective date of the current date.

Synonyms

antedated, pre-dated, retroactive

Examples of usage

  • The backdated contract was signed on Monday but had an effective date of the previous Friday.
  • She submitted backdated invoices to make it seem like the work was completed on time.

Translations

Translations of the word "backdated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retroativo

🇮🇳 पूर्व दिनांकित

🇩🇪 nachträglich

🇮🇩 tanggal mundur

🇺🇦 заднім числом

🇵🇱 z datą wsteczną

🇯🇵 遡及した

🇫🇷 rétroactif

🇪🇸 retroactivo

🇹🇷 geriye dönük

🇰🇷 소급 적용된

🇸🇦 بأثر رجعي

🇨🇿 zpětně datovaný

🇸🇰 spätný

🇨🇳 追溯的

🇸🇮 z zaostankom

🇮🇸 afturvirkur

🇰🇿 кері күшке ие

🇬🇪 უკანასკნელი თარიღით

🇦🇿 geriyə dönük

🇲🇽 retroactivo

Word origin

The term 'backdated' originated from the combination of 'back' and 'dated'. It has been used in the context of legal documents and contracts to indicate a date earlier than the actual date of signing. The practice of backdating documents can have legal implications and is often subject to scrutiny to ensure transparency and accuracy.