Lords

== English == === Noun === Lords plural of Lord === Proper noun === Lords (UK, UK politics, plural only) Ellipsis of House of Lords. Coordinate terms: House, Commons, House of Commons, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, Palace of Westminster ==== Usage notes ==== Although plural in form, the term takes singular verb forms: “The Lords has made its decision.” When used by itself, the word is accompanied by the definite article: “The LCC scheme for expanding and linking up tramways across Central London was rejected by the Lords.” But when used attributively, the definite article is omitted: “The sons of peers can be members of the House of Commons till they succeed to their seat in Lords.” === Anagrams === Sdrol, DoLRs