Peerage Law
/ˈpɪərɪdʒ lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of legal principles governing the creation, inheritance, and regulation of noble titles and ranks in certain jurisdictions.
The attorney specialized in peerage law to resolve disputes over hereditary titles.
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Commentary
Peerage law uniquely blends constitutional and hereditary principles, often requiring specialized historical knowledge in addition to legal expertise.
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