Backdated

/ˌbækˈdeɪtəd/ adjective

Definition

Marked with or having received an earlier date than the actual date of writing or creation.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'backdate.' See 'backdate' for origin and meaning.

Kelly Says

When you see a backdated document in a lawsuit, it's often the smoking gun—the fact that someone needed to falsify the date is usually evidence that they're hiding something illegal.

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