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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
Rhymes with LIFE PEER
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