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grandfathered

/ˈɡrændˌfɑːðərd/ /ˈɡrænfɑːðərd/

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verb

Opa sein, als Opa fungieren

To be, or act as, a grandfather to.

Examples :

"Because Maria's older brother had already started at the school before the new uniform policy was implemented, he was grandfathered in and didn't have to buy the new uniform. "

Da Marias älterer Bruder bereits vor der Einführung der neuen Kleiderordnung die Schule besuchte, wurde er als Opa behandelt und musste die neue Uniform nicht kaufen.

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verb

Bestandschutz gewähren

To retain discontinued laws or rules for (a thing, person or organization previously affected by them).

Examples :

"Since he had started the program before the new rules were implemented, he was grandfathered in and didn't need to complete the extra courses. "

Da er das Programm vor der Einführung der neuen Regeln begonnen hatte, genoss er Bestandschutz und musste die zusätzlichen Kurse nicht absolvieren.

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