peers of the realm

A form of peer of the realm — Any member of the House of Lords who is not a life peer.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of peer of the realm

    All Peers of the Realm being look'd on as the King's Hereditary constant Counsellors.

    1707, John Chamberlayne, Angliæ Notitia, 22nd edition, iii. iii. 276
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