grandfather clause

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The suit said that the teens, who are identified only by their initials, should be covered under that “grandfather clause” and allowed to continue receiving treatment.

From Seattle Times

Perceived ambiguity over the “vague” grandfather clause has led doctors to stop providing the care, Stewart said.

From Seattle Times

Supreme Court struck down what many states were using to keep Black people from voting — the grandfather clause.

From Seattle Times

But a grandfather clause allowed already-established stores to continue the practice.

From Seattle Times

Even “grandfather” and “grandfathered” are out because they have “roots in the ‘grandfather clause’ adopted by Southern states to deny voting rights to Blacks.”

From Washington Times