noun place or stead; in place of; instead
preposition in place of; instead of
In lieu of duty: instead of performing one's regular duties
In lieu payment: instead of paying with money, providing something else of value
In lieu tax: a tax that is paid in goods or services rather than money
In lieu of: instead of; in place of
In writing, 'lieu' is often used to mean 'instead of' or 'in place of'. For example, 'He attended the meeting in my lieu.'
Psychologists may use 'lieu' when discussing therapy sessions or appointments. For example, 'I will see you in my lieu next week.'
Lawyers may use 'lieu' in legal documents to indicate a substitution or replacement. For example, 'The defendant will appear in court in his lieu.'
Doctors may use 'lieu' when discussing patient care or treatment options. For example, 'I will prescribe this medication in lieu of surgery.'