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retrospection Definition

retro·spec·tion (re′trə speks̸hən)

noun

  1. act, instance, or faculty of looking back on or reviewing past events, experiences, etc.
  2. reference to a past event
  3. a survey of past life or experiences

Etymology: retrospect + -ion

retrospection Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • allow: Allowing retrospection would remove the discrimination against widows who married scheme members after retirement.
  • make: Making retrospection compulsory will inevitably lead to long delays caused by processing a very large number of disclosure checks at once.

Adjective modifier

  • such: Such retrospection is permitted by virtue of paragraph 5(4 ) of Schedule 1, PPERA.