/pɪr/ – Noun
Definition: người ngang hàng, người cùng địa vị, người đồng tuế, người quý tộc, thành viên viện quý tộc (thượng nghị sĩ Anh), công khanh.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, a “peer” refers to an individual who is equal in legal standing or who belongs to the same social group, class, or rank as another individual. In the context of a trial by jury, a “jury of one’s peers” refers to a group of individuals who are considered to be the defendant’s equals in society and who are selected to impartially determine the facts of a case and deliver a verdict.
Example: In a court of law, the testimony of a peer can be crucial in determining the outcome of a case.