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Grandfather

['gɹændfaːðə] - verb

To make an exception to the usual site rules for a player because an important part of their account or Neopian identity, while breaking one or more rules, was created before those rules came into effect.

Example Usage:

"I got this username the year after Neopets started, and TNT have told me it's officially grandfathered. Don't bother reporting it, and PLEASE don't Neomail me to tell me that word isn't allowed on the site. I know!"

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