Lords Temporal

plural noun

1. the Lords Temporal
   the Lords Temporal (in Britain) peers other than bishops in their capacity as members of the House of Lords

Example Sentences

This is what ought to be said; and I look for it, if not from lords spiritual, then even from lords temporal.

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It is now usually understood of the lords spiritual, the lords temporal, and the commons.

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Let the Lords Temporal quit themselves of nepotism, and we will take care of their authority for them.

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As I heard in a certain consultation among the lords temporal.

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The list of the Lords Temporal has been made out with great care, from all the authorities accessible.

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