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Definition backdate in British English

backdate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌbækˈdeɪt/
1

to make a rule or law start to be effective from a date in the past

Synonyms and related words
abolish abrogate amend
2

to write a date on a document or cheque that is earlier than the date when it was really written

Synonyms and related words
address annotate backdate
Definition backdate in British English