Synonyms and Antonyms for grandfather-clause

1. grandfather clause (n.)

an exemption based on circumstances existing prior to the adoption of some policy; used to enfranchise illiterate whites in south after the American Civil War

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2. grandfather (n.)

the father of your father or mother

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3. clause (n.)

(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence

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4. clause (n.)

a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)

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