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  1. grandfather clause

    • IPA[ˈɡran(d)fäT͟Hər ˌklôz]

    美式

    • n.
      a clause exempting certain classes of people or things from the requirements of a piece of legislation affecting their previous rights, privileges, or practices.
    • noun: grandfather clause, plural noun: grandfather clauses

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    • n.
      a clause exempting certain pre-existing classes of people or things from the requirements of a ...

    Oxford Dictionary