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peerage

[ peer-ij ]

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noun

the body of peers of a country or state.
the rank or dignity of a peer.
a book listing the peers and giving their genealogies.

peerage

/ ˈ��ɪə��ɪ�� /

noun

the whole body of peers; aristocracy
the position, rank, or title of a peer
(esp in the British Isles) a book listing the peers and giving genealogical and other information about them

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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

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I'm sad but I think what will happen... is that the very best of the hereditary peers will be invited to have a life peerage.

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Questions have been raised about why a former Welsh secretary was given a peerage despite writing a tell-all book about his time as the Conservative government's chief whip.

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Former Chief Whip Simon Hart and former Scottish Secretary Sir Alister Jack, who stepped down as MPs ahead of last summer's general election, are among those to get peerages.

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He declined to comment on whether he is to receive a peerage.

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In a statement, Mrs Perry's sister, Prof Julia Waters, said Ms Spielman's nomination for a peerage was a "disgrace", and that her record "should not be rewarded" with a place in the House of Lords.

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