grandfathering

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Australian producers can also continue to use names including parmesan though feta will be subject to "grandfathering and lengthy phase-out periods" due to strict EU rules on naming rights.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

In popular culture, “grandfathers typically are checked out,” said Greg Payne, 53, who struggled to find books about grandfathering after his first grandchild was born four years ago.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2023

Those recommendations included grandfathering in mixed-status families that already have HUD subsidies.

From Slate • May 10, 2019

Duffy wants to phase out grandfathering by 2021.

From Washington Times • May 9, 2018

"Under the proposal as they presented it, there would be no grandfathering," RBC's Mauro said.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2012