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

HomePop Clover Shaped Ottoman A decorative pouf can wear many hats—vanity seating, an extra chair for company, or even a foot stool in lieu of a chaise. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

During every baseball trip, the Vogts were required to check off one Mom activity, either seeing a show or enjoying a sit-down dinner in lieu of grabbing hot dogs and watching baseball on TV. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

He was placed on administrative leave and resigned in lieu of termination in the spring of 2021. — Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Somewhere between a jegging and a jean exist these Liverpool Los Angeles pants, which have a comfy elastic, pull-on waist in lieu of a zipper and button closure. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above