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to give a date to something that is earlier than its original date
The company was forced to backdate the contract to avoid penalties.
The insurance policy was backdated to cover the loss.
In law and finance, backdating refers to assigning an earlier date to a document or transaction.
to make something seem as though it happened earlier than it did
He backdated his journal entries to make it seem like he had been working on the project longer.
When backdating a contract, ensure all parties agree and understand the implications.
Use 'backdate' when referring to giving an earlier date to a document or transaction.
From 'back' and 'date', first used in the 17th century.
Be cautious with backdate in formal contexts, especially in law and finance, as it can have serious implications.