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单词 grandfather clause
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grandfather clause

UK /ˈgræn(d)fɑːðə(r) ˌklɔːz/

Word Forms

singulargrandfather clause
pluralgrandfather clauses

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    an exception that allows an old rule to continue to apply to some existing groups or situations, when a new rule will apply to all future groups or situations
    Synonyms and related words

    Creating, amending and abolishing laws

grandfather clause

US /ˈgræn(d)fɑðər ˌklɔz/

Word Forms

singulargrandfather clause
pluralgrandfather clauses

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    an exception that allows an old rule to continue to apply to some existing groups or situations, when a new rule will apply to all future groups or situations
    Synonyms and related words

    Creating, amending and abolishing laws
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