Backdating

/ˌbækˈdeɪtɪŋ/ noun, verb

The act of marking a document with an earlier date; the practice of giving something an earlier effective date than its actual creation.

Gerund form of 'backdate' (back + date). See 'backdate' for origin and complete meaning.

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