grandfather rights
grandfather rights · grandfather rightses
Rights granted because of a pre-existing right or privilege, e.gRights granted because of a pre-existing right or privilege, e.g. before a change in the law.
Meaning
1 senses(plural, usually plural)Rights granted because of a pre-existing right or privilege, e.g. before a change in the law.
He was able to drive a 7.5-tonner using his grandfather rights, as he obtained his driving licence before the law was changed.
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