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.—
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“In lieu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20lieu. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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