peerage
Americannoun
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the body of peers of a country or state.
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the rank or dignity of a peer.
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a book listing the peers and giving their genealogies.
noun
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the whole body of peers; aristocracy
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the position, rank, or title of a peer
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(esp in the British Isles) a book listing the peers and giving genealogical and other information about them
Etymology
Origin of peerage
First recorded in 1425–75, peerage is from the late Middle English word perage. See peer 2, -age
Example Sentences
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Armstrong has been an assembly member since September 2024, when she was co-opted to replace Tom Elliott after he was given a life peerage.
From BBC
When approached for comment, a No 10 spokesperson directed the BBC to a document listing the reasons why Dame Ann had been nominated for a peerage.
From BBC
Ms Davies will sit alongside ex-Tory cabinet minister John Redwood and journalist and historian Simon Heffer - who have also been handed peerages.
From BBC
The chairman of the supermarket chain Iceland will be nominated for a Labour peerage, sources within the party have confirmed.
From BBC
Removing someone’s peerages completely and ousting them from the line of succession requires legislation.
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