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    Lieu

    /ljuː/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The place or position where something occurs.
    She decided to hold the meeting in lieu of the conference room, opting for a more casual setting.
    In place of; instead of.
    He offered to take a later flight in lieu of the one that was delayed.
    A substitute or alternative.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to the local charity.

    Etymology

    Borrowed from French 'lieu', meaning 'place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in lieu of
    in place of; instead of.

    Related Words

    place
    A particular position or point in space.
    location
    A particular place or position.
    site
    A location or place where something is situated.

    Slang Meanings

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