Peers
/ˈpɪərz/
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- (n.) Members of the nobility of equal rank, especially in the British peerage system, entitled to sit in the House of Lords.
The peers debated the new bill in the House of Lords.
- (n.) Persons of equal standing, rank, or age, often considered in the context of social or legal equality.
Children learn social norms from their peers.
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In legal contexts, "peers" primarily refers to members of the nobility with legislative or judicial privileges; in broader law-related contexts, it can also denote persons of equal legal standing or status, such as jurors or equals under the law.
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