House peers is a term that refers to the members of the British House of Lords who have been appointed by the monarch or elected by their peers as non-hereditary members of the upper house of Parliament. Some synonyms for house peers include Lord, Baron, Viscount, Earl, and Duke. These titles are used to denote a nobleman's rank and status, and are often passed down through hereditary succession. The House of Lords serves as a check on the power of the House of Commons and plays an important role in the legislative process. While the British system of government may seem archaic to some, the traditions and titles associated with the House of Lords continue to hold sway over the nation's political discourse.