lieu

• Существительное, обозначающее положение, функцию или роль, которые обычно занимает или выполняет другое лицо.

A noun referring to the position, function, or role that is normally held or served by another person.

uncountable

1. Instead of; in place ofB2formal

   Used in the phrase 'in lieu of' to mean 'instead of' or 'in place of'.

   Вместо

   • He accepted a cash payment in lieu of the prize.
   • She took a day off in lieu of working on the holiday.
   • The company offered extra vacation days in lieu of a salary increase.

   Synonymsplacestead