House of Lords

Definition

The House of Lords is the upper chamber in the British Parliament, consisting mainly of appointed members who inherit their titles or are appointed by virtue of their expertise or contributions to society.

Related terms

House of Commons:

The lower chamber in the British Parliament, consisting mostly of elected representatives.

Bicameral Legislature:

A legislative body that consists of two separate chambers or houses.

Hereditary Peerage: Titles passed down through generations within noble families, granting them certain privileges and rights in society.