grandfathering

/ˈɡɹandfɑːðəɹɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To be, or act as, a grandfather to.
To retain discontinued laws or rules for (a thing, person or organization previously affected by them).
Exemption from new legislation or regulations.

Related words

granddad(English)granddaddy(English)grandpa(English)gramps(English)grandad(English)entitlement(English)maintenance(English)transitional(English)

Sources

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