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Who’s your gran-daddy? The Origin of the Grandfather Clause

October 2, 2015 By Maryanne Datesman Leave a Comment

Most of us are familiar with the term “grandfathered in” that indicates an exemption from some new rule or law that has been enacted. Merriam-Webster defines the grandfather clause: "Law: a part of a …

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