English Explanatory Dictionary

in lieu of

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep
  1. Instead of; in place of.
  2. In light of.

Pronunciation

/ɪn ljuː əv/ /ɪn ljuː ɒv/ /ɪn luː əv/ /ɪn luː ɑːv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-in lieu of.wav en-us-in-lieu-of.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-in lieu of.wav

Word forms

in lieu of

Etymology

From Middle English in liue of, a partial calque of Old French au leu de (modern French au lieu de).

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