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Grandfathered

Definition:

Grandfathered, in the context of rules or policies, refers to a practice or condition that is permitted to continue because it existed before certain new rules or policies were implemented.

Part of Speech:

Verb

Sense 1:

To exempt or allow to continue under a new rule, regulation, or law:

• My house was grandfathered in and thus permitted to have a larger setback from the road than the new regulation.
• The old shop was grandfathered when the city council passed a law banning the sale of certain items.

Sense 2:

To grant exceptions to someone based on their previous status:

• The long-term employees were grandfathered and allowed to maintain their previous benefits.
• Existing members were grandfathered into the new membership fee structure.

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