peerage

[peer-ij]

noun

1. the body of peers of a country or state.

2. the rank or dignity of a peer.

3. a book listing the peers and giving their genealogies.

peerage

/ ˈpɪərɪdʒ /

noun

1. the whole body of peers; aristocracy

2. the position, rank, or title of a peer

3. (esp in the British Isles) a book listing the peers and giving genealogical and other information about them

Word History and Origins

Origin of peerage¹

First recorded in 1425–75, peerage is from the late Middle English word perage. See peer ², -age

Example Sentences

Badenoch was among several politicians, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who called for Mone to relinquish her peerage after the High Court judgment.

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However, peerages can only be removed by an act of Parliament.

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However, she said it was beyond her power to strip Mone of her peerage.

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Her peerage can only be removed through an act of parliament, with SNP Westminster leader Flynn urging Labour ministers to take that step.

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The prime minister is under no constitutional obligation to elevate members of opposition parties, but will often ask opposition leaders to nominate individuals for peerage.

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Related Words

• dignity 
• generosity 
• grandeur 
• greatness 
• integrity 
• superiority 
• upper class 
• virtue