nunc pro tunc
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\ ˈnəŋk-ˌprō-ˈtəŋk, ˈnu̇ŋk-ˌprō-ˈtu̇ŋk \
Legal Definition of nunc pro tunc
: 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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