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Definition in lieu in American English

in lieu adverb

adverb
1

time off in lieu is time off taken to replace extra time worked

Example

Australia and New Zealand will generally offer time off in lieu as a reward for overtime.

2

instead of

Example

Text messaging can be a valuable way to follow up with your patients in lieu of an email.

Definition in lieu in American English