English
Noun
wikipedia
en-noun|sg=grandfather clause

#A clause or section, especially in a law, granting exceptions for previously existing or sufficiently old conditions that might otherwise be affected.
#:Many building codes include a grandfather clause exempting older buildings until some amount of remodeling occurs.

Derived terms
grandfather (verb)

vi:grandfather clause

• 2007-08-10 08:26 - Thryduulf - formatting, derrived terms

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