in lieu

in lieu of (something)

Instead of something; in place of something. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the scholarship fund. Because my clients are very poor, they often pay me with a basket of eggs or whatever they have, in lieu of money. In lieu of gifts, donations to our favorite charity are greatly appreciated.

See also: lieu, of

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in lieu (of something)

(formal) instead of: They took cash in lieu of the prize they had won. ♢ We work on Saturdays and have a day off in lieu during the week.

See also: lieu

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