Translations for „hereditary peer“ in the English » German Dictionary

he·redi·tary ˈpeer N

hereditary peer

Erbadlige(r) f(m)

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English

Life peerages may in certain cases be awarded to hereditary peers.

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The first ninety-two were elected by all the hereditary peers before the passing of the reform.

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Since then, a reduction has been undertaken, whereby 92 sit, with 90 being elected by other hereditary peers to represent the peerage.

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However, a number of hereditary peers do still sit following election by fellow peers.

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Food prices should be raised to stop housewives throwing out so much, a hereditary peer has said.

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I'm not a hereditary peer.

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He was an unsuccessful candidate in four by-elections caused by the deaths of sitting hereditary peers, being runner-up on two occasions.

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