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in lieu

adverb as in instead

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rather

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alternately
alternative
as a substitute
in place of
in preference
on behalf of
on second thought
preferably
rather than

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In recognition of these inequities in the tax system, Congress gave such school systems special "in-lieu of tax" support.

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On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to in lieu, such as: rather, alternately, alternative, as a substitute, in place of, and in preference.

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