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
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grandfather clause
A grandfather clause was built into the law for existing dual office-holders.
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Institute a grandfather clause, only forcing new coaches to wear the helmets.
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That's because a grandfather clause allows any lawmaker holding two offices as of Feb.
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The SEC is expected to close this by eliminating the grandfather clause.
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The Lake Forest Democrat says it's time to tweak the law to eliminate the grandfather clause.
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My husband asked about a grandfather clause and they said that there wasn't any in the new law.
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There is no grandfather clause for offensive genius in the NFL.
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A grandfather clause was included that allowed firearms manufactured before 1994 to remain legal.
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In 1915, the Supreme Court struck down the grandfather clause in its ruling in Guinn v. United States.
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