To be in lieu of something is to replace it or substitute for it. A restaurant that's run out of clams might serve French onion soup in lieu of chowder.
Place; room; stead; -- used only in the phrase in lieu of, that is, instead of.
Noun
the function or position properly or customarily occupied or served by another; "can you go in my stead?"; "took his place"; "in lieu of"
n.
Place; room; stead; -- used only in the phrase in lieu of,
that is, instead of.
Lieu
The plan of extortion had been adopted in lieu of the scheme of confiscation.
Place; room; stead; -- used only in the phrase in lieu of, that is, instead of.
Usage Examples
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