Definition of Lieu
in place of; instead
Examples of Lieu in a sentence
The understudy will play the role instead of the leading actress since she fell off of the stage a broke her ankle this morning.
In lieu of extra money, the prison will offer those working overtime more paid sick days off.
The family of the deceased is asking for donations to a cancer fund be made in lieu of flowers or other gifts.
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