life peer

Definition of life peer

: a British peer whose title is not hereditary

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Recent Examples on the Web May chose to make Darroch a life peer -- a member of the House of Lords -- in her resignation honors list, a tradition of British politics that grants an outgoing Prime Minister the right to reward anyone of their choosing. — Rob Picheta, CNN, "British ambassador targeted by Trump is made a lord by Theresa May," 10 Sep. 2019

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“Life peer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20peer. Accessed 21 Sep. 2020.

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