Peerage, aristocracy (8)
I believe the answer is:
nobility
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'peerage' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'aristocracy' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for nobility that I've seen before include "Aristocrats generally" , ""peers"" , "Persons of title" , "Toffs" , "Peerage" .)