in lieu

phrase

: instead

… some of the units are made available at affordable prices, or the developers pay a fee in lieu that supports a … housing fund.

—Chloe Hilles

Examples of in lieu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the event, some rugs were laid out on the grass in lieu of picnic blankets for guests to lounge on while nibbling on light bites; others were suspended from metal frames like tapestries. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026

Following her death, Parton’s family asked that donations be made to her Imagination Library in lieu of flowers. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Villas, for example, rely on fans and natural ventilation in lieu of air-conditioning (though beds are equipped with a smart air-circulation system to keep cool at night), while water- and waste management limit the resort's eco-footprint. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Deputies placed Ghassedi at the Pre-trial Detention Facility in lieu of a $50,000 bond. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above