in lieu

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Definitions of in lieu words

noun in lieu place; stead. 1
idioms in lieu in lieu of, in place of; instead of: He gave us an IOU in lieu of cash. 1
adverb in lieu instead 1
phrase in lieu If you do, get, or give something in lieu, you do, get, or give it instead of something else, because the two things are considered to have the same value or importance. 0

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; < Middle French < Latin locus place; replacing Middle English liue < Old French liu < Latin; see locus

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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rather — in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: rather good.
alternative — If one thing is an alternative to another, the first can be found, used, or done instead of the second.
preferably — more desirable.
on behalf of — in / on behalf of, as a representative of or a proxy for: On behalf of my colleagues, I address you tonight.
alternately — in an alternating sequence or position