Definition of Grandfathering

1. Verb. (present participle of grandfather) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Grandfathering

1. grandfather [v] - See also: grandfather

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grandfathering

grandeurs
grandevity
grandevous
grandfather
grandfather's clock
grandfather's clocks
grandfather-in-law
grandfather clause
grandfather clauses
grandfather clock
grandfather clocks
grandfather paradox
grandfather paradoxes
grandfathered
grandfatherhood
grandfathering
grandfatherless
grandfatherly
grandfathers
grandidierite
grandific
grandiflora
grandifloras
grandiloquence
grandiloquences
grandiloquent
grandiloquently
grandiloquism
grandiloquisms
grandiloquous

Literary usage of Grandfathering

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Fundamental Reform of Personal Income Tax by SourceOECD (Online service) (2006)
"Another argument in favour of grandfathering rules is that those who made ... For those who lose as a result of the tax reform, such grandfathering implies ..."

2. Copyright Licensing Regimes Covering Retransmissioon of Broadcast Signals edited by Howard Coble (2001)
"V. Grandfathering Of Illegal Subscriben NASA opposes any effort to ... "Grandfathering" would allow an infringir to profit from the fruits of its misconduct ..."

3. Airport Revenue Diversion: Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science edited by John McCain (1999)
"Funds from the sale of airport property have been allowed by the FAA to be diverted to the City. The number of grandfathering claims is increasing, ..."

4. Private Pensions: Information on Cash Balance Pension Plans by Barbara D. Bovbjerg (2006)
"About 47 percent of all conversions used some form of grandfathering that was applied to at least some of the employees in the former traditional DB plan.15 ..."

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