in lieu of

Idioms and Phrases

see instead of .

Example Sentences

County Superior Court Judge Susan J. De Witt declined to release Matarico, who remains jailed in lieu of $590,000.

From Los Angeles Times

In lieu of a legal marriage, you’ll need to get your documents in order so you have similar rights and protections.

From Salon

They also asked that donations be made to the Jazz Foundation of America in lieu of flowers.

From Los Angeles Times

Who introduced Trump at the Republican National Convention in lieu of his wife, Melania?

From Slate

He is being held in lieu of $1-million bail and is scheduled to be arraigned on Nov. 19, according to the office.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• sooner
• willingly