English-Spanish translations for retroactive

• retroactivo
  La Directiva no tiene efecto retroactivo. The directive does not apply retroactively.
  Quieren ustedes aprobar una medida con efecto retroactivo. You want to pass a measure with retroactive effect.
  Además, el reglamento no debería tener efectos retroactivos. Moreover, the Regulation should not have retroactive effects.

Definition of retroactive

• Extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions

Related words

• retroactively
• retroactivity
• be retroactive