A peerage is a legal system historically comprising various hereditary titles (and sometimes non-hereditary titles) in a number of countries, and composed of assorted noble ranks.

Peerages include:

Australia

Belgium

Canada

China

France

Japan

Portugal

Spain

United Kingdom

Great Britain and Ireland

Lists of peers

See also

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