Defn: In a retroactive manner.
RETROCEDE
Re"tro*cede, v. t. Etym: [Pref. retro- + cede: cf. F. rétrocéder.]
Defn: To cede or grant back; as, to retrocede a territory to a former proprietor.
RETROCEDE Re"tro*cede, v. i. Etym: [L. retrocedere; retro backward, back + cedere to go. See Cede.]
Defn: To go back.
RETROCEDENT
Re`tro*ced"ent, a. Etym: [L. retrocedens, p. pr.]
Defn: Disposed or likely to retrocede; — said of diseases which go from one part of the body to another, as the gout.
RETROCESSION
Re`tro*ces"sion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. rétrocession. See Retrocede.]
1. The act of retroceding.
2. The state of being retroceded, or granted back.