noun
Idioms 1.
place; stead.
2.
in lieu of, in place of; instead of: He gave us an IOU in lieu of cash.
Origin:
1250–1300; < Middle French < Latin locus place; replacing Middle English liue < Old French liu < Latin; see locus
1250–1300; < Middle French < Latin locus place; replacing Middle English liue < Old French liu < Latin; see locus
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| —n | |
| stead; place (esp in the phrases in lieu, in lieu of) | |
| [C13: from Old French, ultimately from Latin locus place] | |
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Lieu
is always a great word to know.
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
lieu
late 13c., from O.Fr. lieu "place," from O.Fr. leu, from L. locum (nom. locus) "place."
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American Heritage
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
There is a coincidental tail diffusing towards complexity in lieu of the constraint pushing back.
In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity.
Unfortunately, the media has not been doing their job of demanding actual evidence in lieu of opinion.
It is always easier for employers to grant generous future benefits in lieu of higher current salaries.
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