lords
n. C / Un. the group of people in the UK government who are not elected by the public. It is also used as a title for men with high social rank or power.
n. the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, formally known as the House of Lords. When used as a title, it refers to men of noble rank or high office.
The Lords will vote on the new law tomorrow.
The proposed legislation was sent back to the Commons after the Lords suggested several important amendments.
Constitutional scholars often debate the relevance of the Lords in a modern democracy, specifically regarding their power to delay bills passed by the elected chamber.
Usually capitalised when referring to the legislative body or as a formal title. As a collective noun for the UK chamber, it often takes a plural verb.