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life peer

noun

: a British peer (sense 2) who has the title “Lord” or “Lady” for life but cannot pass it on to another person after death

Full Definition of LIFE PEER

:  a British peer whose title is not hereditary
life peerage noun
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First Known Use of LIFE PEER

1869

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