in lieu of
prepositional phraseUK /ɪn luː əv/
US /ɪn luː əv/
Instead of something; used in place of it.
She had tea in lieu of coffee this morning.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. As a replacement for a payment or benefit that is owed.
He received extra vacation days in lieu of a cash bonus.
3. In exchange for something else, often used in formal or legal contexts.
The company offered store credit in lieu of a refund.
4. Used to describe an action taken as an alternative to a usual one.
They held a video call in lieu of the in-person meeting.