grandfather clause

Noun

Meaning

an exemption based on circumstances existing prior to the adoption of some policy; used to enfranchise illiterate whites in south after the American Civil War

Source: WordNet

Hypernyms

freedom exemption

Examples

Butch Huskey wore the number throughout the rest of his Mets career because of a grandfather clause placed on the retired number by MLB. citation Mo Vaughn also wore 42 during his stint with the Mets, because of the same clause. Source: Internet

The owner also gave up a portion of his parking lot, but the building itself would be protected by a grandfather clause requiring a certain length between a road and a building since it was a pre-existing building. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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