in lieu

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English

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Etymology

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Shortening of in lieu of (something)

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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in lieu (not comparable)

  1. instead; in place
    time off in lieu (of overtime pay)
    paid in lieu as liquidated damages

Derived terms

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  • PILON (payment in lieu of notice)
  • PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes)

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