backdated

[US]/ˈbækˌdeɪtɪd/
[UK]/ˈbækˌdeɪt̬ɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To enter a later date on a document or record as if it were written earlier. ; To make (a payment, etc.) begin to be effective at an earlier date than it actually was made.

Phrases & Collocations

backdated agreement

backdated invoice

backdated contract

backdated entry

backdated changes

backdated information

backdated payment

backdated salary

backdated document

Example Sentences

the contract was backdated to save on taxes.

they submitted a backdated application for the grant.

his salary increase was backdated to the beginning of the year.

the backdated invoice caused confusion in the accounting department.

she was upset about the backdated notice of termination.

the company decided to backdate the policy changes.

backdated records can lead to legal issues.

they were accused of submitting backdated documents.

backdated agreements can be risky for both parties.

the backdated policy was finally approved by management.

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