retrospective modification
[/ˌretrəˈspektɪv ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: retrospective modifications
modificação retroativa
1. A change, alteration, or amendment made to something that applies to a period or date in the past, rather than from the current date forward
The company announced a retrospective modification of employee benefits that would apply to January 1st.
A empresa anunciou uma modificação retroativa dos benefícios dos funcionários que se aplicaria a partir de 1º de janeiro.
2. In legal contexts, the alteration of laws, contracts, or regulations with retroactive effect
The retrospective modification of tax laws created controversy among business owners.
A modificação retroativa das leis fiscais criou controvérsia entre os proprietários de negócios.
3. In software or technology, updating or changing code or systems to correct issues from previous versions
The software patch included a retrospective modification to fix bugs in earlier releases.
O patch de software incluiu uma modificação retroativa para corrigir bugs em versões anteriores.
This term is particularly important in Brazilian and Portuguese legal and business contexts, where retrospective modifications to laws, contracts, and employee benefits are common. In Brazil, such modifications often generate debate about fairness and legal certainty. The concept is formally recognized in both Brazilian and Portuguese civil law systems.
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