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Term: Something being Grandfathered

Description:

"Something being grandfathered" refers to a situation where an old rule or regulation continues to apply to an existing person, entity, or thing, even though new rules apply to others. This term is commonly used to describe instances where a certain privilege, exemption, or condition is retained based on previous laws or agreements.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Verb (Present Participle)

When used as a verb in the present participle form, "grandfathering" refers to the act of allowing or including individuals, entities, or things to be exempt from new regulations or laws due to their pre-existing status.

Example Sentence 1: The new law states that all newly built houses must be painted in earthy tones, but the houses under construction were grandfathered, so they can retain the bright colors.

Example Sentence 2: The updated policy regarding pet ownership prohibits exotic animals, but people who already have such pets are being grandfathered in.

Sense 2 - Noun: Grandfather Clause

A "grandfather clause" typically represents a provision in a law or regulation that exempts a certain group or individual from following new requirements if they met specific criteria before the new rules were implemented.

Example Sentence 1: The zoning ordinance requires all new businesses to provide a specific number of parking spaces, but the businesses existing prior to the ordinance were protected by the grandfather clause.

Example Sentence 2: The university implemented new admission standards, but students who applied before the changes were announced were covered by the grandfather clause.

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