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Meaning of in lieu of | Babel Free

Preposition CEFR C1
/ɪn ljuː əv/

Definitions

  1. Instead of; in place of.
  2. In light of.
    proscribed

Equivalents

العربية بدلاً من
Čeština místo namísto
Español en vez de
Français au lieu de
한국어 대신
Nederlands in plaats van
Русский вместо
Svenska i stället för
Türkçe yerine
Tiếng Việt thay vì

Examples

“They gave him a cash award, in lieu of the promised prize package.”
““Unfortunately for Interceptor—and any others who have relied upon 3DR’s personal assurances in lieu of federal registrations and the like—the 3DR Declaration makes it clear: 3DR no longer owns the unrestricted rights to Duke Nukem IP,and 3DR has no right or ability to make any agreements in violation of Gearbox’s exclusive rights.”
“The first train carrying passengers to Alstom Transport Technology Centre in Widnes arrived on September 6. The Industria Ditat railtour from Watford Junction was operated by GB Railfreight 60087 and 57303. In lieu of an access fee, organiser UK Railtours made a donation to the centre's chosen charities, Halton Haven Hospice and Widnes Foodbank.”
“In lieu of recent events, more caution is needed.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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