Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

backdate

verb

/ˈbækˌdeɪt/

Definition

To assign a date to an event that is earlier than the actual date it occurred.

Examples

The company decided to backdate the contract to reflect the original agreement made in January.
It is illegal to backdate documents in many jurisdictions.
She asked to backdate her insurance policy to cover the previous month’s events.

Meaning

Backdating refers to the practice of marking a document or a transaction with a date that is earlier than the date on which it was actually completed or signed. This can be used for various reasons, including accounting, legal documentation, or administrative purposes.