life peer

American

noun

British.

a peer whose title ceases at death; nonhereditary peer.

life peer British

noun

a peer whose title lapses at his death

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Etymology

Origin of life peer

First recorded in 1865–70

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He was created a life peer, Baron Hattersley of Sparkbrook, and - having done so much to pave the way for New Labour - promptly became one of its most visible critics.

From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026

As a life peer, Lord Offord's peerage cannot be relinquished.

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026

He decided not to seek election in 1992, and was created a life peer as Baron Tebbit of Chingford.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2025

Britten was later created a life peer, the first musician or composer to be elevated to the peerage.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2024

In 1876 he was made a lord of appeal and a life peer.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various

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