Prospective
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Anderson (1889)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Looking to the future.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Looking forward; contemplating the future. A law la said to be prospective (as opposed to retrospective) when it is applicable only in cases which shall arise after its enactment.
— Prospective damages. See Damages.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
See Damages; Retrospective; Statdte.