Grandfather clause

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002343",
  "term": "Grandfather clause",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A provision in a law or regulation that exempts certain existing conditions or entities from new rules, allowing them to continue under previous regulations. This clause prevents the retroactive application of new standards to those already established. Such clauses are often found in zoning ordinances or licensing requirements.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/grandfather-clause/"
}