grandfathering
Exemption from new legislation or regulationsExemption from new legislation or regulations.
/ˈɡɹandfɑːðəɹɪŋ/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)Exemption from new legislation or regulations.
Origin
See grandfather.See grandfather.
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Forms
plural: grandfatherings| Singular | grandfathering |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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