life peer

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: a British peer whose title is not hereditary

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The first known use of life peer was in 1791

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life peer

noun

English Language Learners Definition of life peer

: a British peer (sense 2) who has the title "Lord" or "Lady" for life but cannot pass it on to another person after death

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