Definitions

in lieu of

ADVERB

rather

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sooner willingly

WEAK

alternately alternatively as a matter of choice by choice by preference first in preference just as soon more readily more willingly much sooner

Antonyms

WEAK

extremely insignificantly little violently

Example Sentences

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Gaytan is due to be arraigned Jan. 7 and is being held in lieu of $2,180,000 bail.

From Los Angeles Times

Or maybe she would prefer fun road trips every couple of months or eating out more in lieu of a big annual overseas vacation.

From MarketWatch

To mitigate the cost, he considered a frozen pie in lieu of a fresh one, and store-brand chicken broth.

From The Wall Street Journal

They remain jailed in lieu of $2-million bail.

From Los Angeles Times

She told the judge the tenant, a carpenter, had offered to repair the windows of the property in lieu of rent.

From BBC