lieu
Plural
lieus
1
a place or location, often used as a substitute or in place of something else
- In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to be made to a charity in memory of their loved one.
- The manager appointed a deputy to act in lieu of her during her absence from the office.
- They decided to host a small gathering at home in lieu of a traditional birthday party at a restaurant.
- In lieu of a formal presentation, the speaker engaged the audience in an interactive discussion.
- The team opted for a virtual meeting in lieu of the usual in-person conference due to travel restrictions.