English Dictionary

grandfather rights

名詞

複数形 通例複数形

Rights granted because of a pre-existing right or privilege, e.g. before a change in the law.

日本語の意味

既存の権利や特権に基づいて認められる権利（例：法改正前の条件に依拠している権利）

The company invoked grandfather rights to continue operating its older equipment without meeting the new safety standards.

その会社は既得権利を主張して、新しい安全基準を満たさずに古い設備を稼働し続けた。

意味（1）

Rights granted because of a pre-existing right or privilege, e.g. before a change in the law.

He was able to drive a 7.5-tonner using his grandfather rights, as he obtained his driving licence before the law was changed.

grandfather right （ singular ）