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Term: Something Being Grandfathered

Description:

When something is grandfathered, it refers to a situation where an existing rule, policy, or law continues to apply to a particular person, property, or activity even though a new rule has been put in place that would normally prohibit or restrict it. Being grandfathered implies that the item or person in question is allowed to maintain certain privileges or exemptions that are no longer granted to others.

Sample Sentences:

1. The new zoning regulations prohibit the construction of tall buildings in residential areas, but the old office building was grandfathered, allowing it to remain standing.
2. Although smoking is now banned in most public places, this establishment was grandfathered and still allows smoking indoors.
3. Due to the change in tax laws, homeowners who were grandfathered no longer receive certain tax exemptions that are now available to new homeowners.
4. The local business was grandfathered and permitted to continue operating despite not meeting the new environmental standards.

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