inlieu
adverbUK /ɪn ˈluː/
US /ɪn ˈluː/
Instead of something else.
Since the store was closed, we had pizza in lieu of groceries.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. As a replacement for something that is missing or unavailable.
She accepted a gift card in lieu of a refund.
3. In place of payment or compensation.
He took extra vacation days in lieu of a bonus.
4. Used to describe an alternative arrangement.
The team held a video call in lieu of the canceled trip.