1. to date (a document or event) earlier than the actual date
Usage: transitive verb; often used in legal or business contexts

Examples

• The contract was foredated to make it appear the agreement had begun earlier.
• She foredated the check by two weeks to cover the late payment.
• It is illegal to foredate documents for fraudulent purposes.
• The letter was foredated to January 1st, though it was actually written in February.
• They foredated the invoice to match the original purchase order.