1. bearing a date later than the actual date of writing or signing
Usage: commonly used with checks and documents

1. past tense of postdate: to date with a time later than the actual time of execution
Usage: past participle form

Examples

• She wrote a postdated check for next Friday.
• The contract was postdated to begin after the holiday.
• He postdated the letter to make it appear more recent.
• The postdated invoice confused the accounting department.
• Banks typically hold postdated checks until the specified date.
• The lawyer postdated the agreement to align with the new regulations.