Looking for the meaning of the word GRANDFATHERED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GRANDFATHERED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Grandfather
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡran(d)ˌfɑːðə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
exempt (someone or something) from a new law or regulation
Short Definition:exempt person or thing from new law or regulation
Examples:- smokers who worked here before the ban have been grandfathered
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