hereditary peer
hereditary peer · hereditary peers
A peer whose title is hereditaryA peer whose title is hereditary; before the House of Lords Act 1999, automatically entitled to a seat in the House of Lords.
Meaning
1 senses(UK)A peer whose title is hereditary; before the House of Lords Act 1999, automatically entitled to a seat in the House of Lords.
Forms
plural: hereditary peers| Singular | hereditary peer |
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