# in lieu

> English word · Adverb · IPA /ɪn.l(j)uː/

## Definitions
1. Instead; in place.

## Etymology
Shortening of in lieu of (something).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/in-lieu