Peer-Like Qualities

PLQ is shorthand for "peer-like qualities."

The qualities generally required of a person before they are elevated to a Peerage, whether it is the Chivalry, Laurel, Pelican, or Order of Defense, in addition to the martial, artistic or service skills specific to the award. It's an easy acronym for a complex set of concepts.

Some online essays on the subject: (please note that different writers in different kingdoms may have varying viewpoints.)
 * The Peer-like Qualities
 * What are "Peer-like" Qualities? by Odierne Lion
 * What Is Expected of a Laurel? by Mistress Alicia Langland
 * The Dialogue of Chivalry of Duke Finnvarr de Taahe
 * A nice PDF document with essays by about 20 Peers of the Knowne World