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grandfathered

The correct spelling is grandfathered.

How to pronounce grandfathered

verb

Say it like: Gra-ndf-ath-ere-d

The correct spelling is grandfathered. To be, or act as, a grandfather to.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To be, or act as, a grandfather to.
  2. 2.To retain discontinued laws or rules for (a thing, person or organization previously affected by them).

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