The term "Barons of the United Kingdom" refers to a rank of nobility in the British peerage system. Barons are typically granted their title by the monarch and hold a position below that of a viscount and above that of a baronet. They may be hereditary, passed down through generations, or life peerages, which are awarded for the lifetime of the recipient. Barons often have specific responsibilities and privileges, including the right to sit in the House of Lords, the upper chamber of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The title can be associated with land ownership and local governance, contributing to the historical structure of the British aristocracy.