the Lords
plural noun
British
: the part of the British Parliament whose members are not elected by voters
The government had the support of the Lords.
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“The Lords.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Lords. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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