nunc pro tunc

ˈnəŋk-ˌprō-ˈtəŋk, ˈnu̇ŋk-ˌprō-ˈtu̇ŋk

: now for then

—used in reference to a judicial or procedural act that corrects an omission in the record, has effect as of an earlier date, or takes place after a deadline has expired

a nunc pro tunc order

permitted to file the petition nunc pro tunc

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Etymology

New Latin