| 单词 | retro'acting |
| 释义 | > as lemmasretro'acting retro'acting adj. (a) that applies retrospectively; (b) reciprocal, reactive. ΚΠ 1841 Extra Globe (Washington, D.C.) 19 May 16/3 Did he issue retro-acting edicts, and invite spies and informers to testify against their fellow citizens in office, so that they might be removed? 1850 De Bow's Rev. Aug. 126 The individual weight of authority of these legislators..exerts a strong, retro-acting influence upon the people. 1906 Manch. Guardian 7 Mar. 8/3 Fears were entertained of the effect of pressure put on members and of the retro-acting effect of promises, extracted from candidates in moments of agony. 1990 Sunday Oregonian (Portland, Oregon) (Nexis) 11 Feb. b1 If legal, that retroacting clause would prevent the City Council from renaming anything after King without public approval if voters restore the Union Avenue name. < as lemmas |
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