life peer
noun/ˌlaɪf ˈpɪə(r)/
/ˌlaɪf ˈpɪr/
- (in the UK) a person who is given the title of peer (= ‘Lord’ or ‘Lady’) but who cannot pass it on to their son or daughter
- The Act made it possible for a woman to be created a life peer.
- The former athlete and MP Sebastian Coe was created a life peer in 2000 as Baron Coe of Ranmore.
CultureMale life peers are given the title of baron and are addressed as ' Lord', and female life peers are given the title of baroness or countess and are addressed as ' Lady', ' Baroness' or ' Countess'. Life peerages are given by the government, often to former Members of Parliament.see also peerageDefinitions on the go
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