in lieu

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Shortening of in lieu of (something)

Pronunciation[edit]

Adverb[edit]

in lieu (not comparable)

  1. instead; in place
    time off in lieu (of overtime pay)
    paid in lieu as liquidated damages
    in-lieu fees (in lieu of taxes or compliance with a law or regulation)

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Related terms[edit]

  • PILON (payment in lieu of notice)
  • PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes)

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