life peer

noun

/ˌlaɪf ˈpɪə(r)/

/ˌlaɪf ˈpɪr/

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(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（英国爵位不能世袭的）终身贵族
- The Act made it possible for a woman to be created a life peer.这项法案使女性有可能成为终身贵族。
- The former athlete and MP Sebastian Coe was created a life peer in 2000 as Baron Coe of Ranmore.前运动员和议员塞巴斯蒂安•科于2000年被封为终身贵族，其爵位是兰莫尔的科男爵。
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 peerage