grandfather clause
/G R AE1 N D F AA0 DH ER0 K L AO1 Z/noun
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A clause or section, especially in a law, granting exceptions for people or organisations who were affected by previous conditions.
“Many building codes include a grandfather clause exempting older buildings until some amount of remodeling occurs.”
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