retrospection

retrospection Definition

retro·spec·tion (re′trə spek′s̸hən)

noun

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

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.

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