lords temporal

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Noun lords temporal has 1 sense

second estate, lords temporal - the second estate of the realm: the nobility (especially British nobility) of the rank of duke or marquess or earl or viscount or baron
--₁ is a kind of nobility, aristocracy

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Lords Temporal

Description:

Lords Temporal refers to the members of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom who hold their titles by virtue of hereditary titles. They are distinguished from the Lords Spiritual, who are the clergy members of the House of Lords.

Sample Sentences:

The House of Lords consists of both the Lords Temporal and the Lords Spiritual.
Being a member of the Lords Temporal grants individuals significant influence in the legislative process.
The number of Lords Temporal has been greatly reduced over the years through various reforms.

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