in lieu of (something)

in lieu of (something)

Instead of something; in place of something. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the scholarship fund.See also: lieu, of

in lieu of something

Fig. in place of something; instead of something. (The word lieu occurs only in this phrase.) They gave me roast beef in lieu of ham. We gave money to charity in lieu of sending flowers to the funeral.See also: lieu, of

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

in lieu of

In place of; instead of.See also: lieu, of