grandfathered in
- The continued permission to use a property in a manner that was permitted before new restrictions or zoning ordinances were enacted
- Despite the new law, the old building was grandfathered in, allowing its previous functions.
- Since he owned the property before the new zoning regulations, he was grandfathered in.
- Although the town enacted stricter business ordinances, the local bakery was grandfathered in and could operate in its old way.
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