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English 1 sense of the expression grandfather clause:
NOUNstategrandfather clausean exemption based on circumstances existing prior to the adoption of some policy
Englishgrandfather clause: 1 sense noun 1, state
MeaningAn exemption based on circumstances existing prior to the adoption of some policy; used to enfranchise illiterate whites in south after the American Civil War.
Broaderexemption, freedomimmunity from an obligation or duty

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