Grandfather clause
A grandfather clause is an exception that allows an old rule to continue to apply to some existing situations, when a new rule will apply to all future situations. It is often used as a
verb: to "grandfather" means to grant such an exemption. For example, a "grandfathered power plant" might be exempt from newer and tougher pollution laws. Often, such a provision is used as a
compromise, to effect new rules without upsetting a well-established logistical or
political situation. This extends the idea of a rule not being "
retroactively applied".
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grandfather clause
Noun
1. an exemption based on circumstances existing prior to the adoption of some policy; used to enfranchise illiterate whites in US south after the Civil War
(hypernym) exemption, freedom
Grandfather clause
A provision included in a new rule or regulation that exempts a business that is already conducting business in the area addressed by the regulation from penalty or restriction.
Grandfather Clause
A provision exempting persons or other entities already engaged in an activity from rules or legislation affecting that activity.
Grandfather clauses sometimes are added to legislation in order to avoid antagonizing groups with established interests in the activities affected.
grandfather clause
a written statement that protects an employee "They can't demote him; he has a grandfather clause."
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