A retrospective statute operates forwards, but it looks backwards in that it attaches new consequences for the future to an event that took place before the statute was enacted. (ruleoflaw.ca)
A retrospective statute operates forward, but it looks backwards in that it attaches new consequences for the future to an event that took place before the statute was enacted. (mccagueborlack.com)
When it comes to classroom - management, there are no exotic new consequences that teachers can use to get students on task. (ascd.org)