peer of the realm
A 'peer of the realm' refers to a member of the British aristocracy with the right to sit in the House of Lords, either by hereditary title or life appointment.
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Definition
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(formal, historical)A member of the British aristocracy with a hereditary or life title, entitled to sit in the House of Lords.
Example
- As a peer of the realm, he attended sessions in the House of Lords.
- The title of a peer of the realm was passed down through generations.
Similar
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