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The House of Lords, say? (4,5)

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I believe the answer is:

peer group

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This clue could be a double definition.

'the house' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both groups as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'lords say?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for peer group that I've seen before include "contemporaries - with 15d" , "Those of equal age and ability, often influential" , "Classmates, say" , "those of similar age" , "People like oneself" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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