lord of appeal in ordinary
Definition of lord of appeal in ordinary
: a life peer with eminent legal qualifications appointed to act as one of the principal members of the House of Lords in its proceedings as a court of last resort
authorized the appointment of … nine lords of appeal in ordinary— F. A. Ogg & Harold Zink
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“Lord of appeal in ordinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lord%20of%20appeal%20in%20ordinary. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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