Noun
The rank or dignity of a peer.
The body of peers; the nobility, collectively.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA Duke may belong to a peerage and hold a dukedom (title) but no duchy (territory). Source: Internet
A long-term ally who also supported Mr Johnson during his time as mayor of London, Sir Edward served as deputy mayor of London between 2011 and 2012 and was nominated for a peerage in July 2020. Source: Internet
After the war, he was elevated with the title of shishaku ( viscount ) under the kazoku peerage system. Source: Internet
After the House of Lords Act 1999 removed the automatic right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords, Carrington (along with all former Leaders of the House who were hereditaries) was given a life peerage to enable him to continue to sit. Source: Internet
A handful have been appointed who are outside Parliament but in most cases they subsequently entered Parliament either by means of a by-election or by receiving a peerage. Source: Internet
Although required by the tenets of constitutional monarchy to be non-partisan while in office, governors were frequently former politicians, many being members of the House of Lords by virtue of their peerage. Source: Internet