in lieu of

Meaning

As a substitute or replacement for something else.

Examples

• They used honey in lieu of sugar in the recipe.
• The committee accepted a written report in lieu of a formal presentation.

Pronunciation: ɪn ˈluː əv

Synonyms of in lieu of

Words with a similar meaning to in lieu of:

• instead of
• in place of
• as a substitute for
• in lieu of