a status; an action taken that allows the continuance of something that was permissible or accepted under the condition that others coming along after it, although being the same, are denied. definition of grandfather defined What does to grandfather mean? What does it mean to grandfather? What's a grandfather clause

An allowance for older businesses to continue operating for a time under conditions that were permitted at the time these businesses were subject to other regulations.

The act of recognizing specific legal non-conforming uses established before the adoption of the Comprehensive Policy Plan (21 May 1991). Any grandfathered use that is terminated, abandoned, or demolished for more than 24 consecutive months (2 years) loses its legal status.

An exception provided in a contract article that either exempts or continues a prior benefit to those covered employees who were employed prior to the negotiation of that article.

A father's or mother's father; an ancestor immediately after the father or mother in lineal ascent.

the father of your father or mother

the father of one's father or mother.