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(a) grandfather clause a clause in an agreement that protects certain rights granted in the past even when conditions change in the future. The contract contained a grandfather clause that protected my pension payments against claims such as might arise from a future lawsuit. grandfather someone or something in to protect someone or a right through the use of a grandfather clause. My payments were grandfathered in years ago. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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