grandfather clause definition

grandfather clause

Provision that exempts certain entities from the full impact of an agreement, rule, or statute on the basis of preexisting arrangements or practices. A firm, for example, may decide to raise its prices from a certain date but charge the old price to existing customers.

grandfather clause is in the Agreements & Contracts subject.

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