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grandfather clauses

grandfather clauses is the plural of grandfather clause.

Meaning of grandfather clause

Noun

grandfather clause (plural grandfather clauses)

  1. 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.

Questions about grandfather clauses

What is grandfather clauses the plural of?
Grandfather clauses is the plural of grandfather clause.

Words near grandfather clauses in the dictionary

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