lieu

[loo]

lieu Definition

• 1. instead of; in place of
• 2. a place or location

Using lieu: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lieu" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity.

• Example

  He received a day off in lieu of working on a public holiday.

• Example

  The meeting will be held at our usual lieu.

lieu Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lieu

• replacement
• substitute
• alternative
• stand-in

Phrases with lieu

• in lieu of

  instead of; in place of

  Example

  In lieu of a raise, the company offered stock options.

• in lieu of flowers

  requesting that donations be made to a charity instead of sending flowers to a funeral

  Example

  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

• change of venue

  the transfer of a legal case from one court to another, usually due to a change in location or circumstances

  Example

  The defense requested a change of venue for the trial due to concerns about a fair trial in the current location.

Origins of lieu

from Old French 'liew', meaning 'place'

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Summary: lieu in Brief

'Lieu' [loo] means 'instead of; in place of' and 'a place or location.' It is often used in the phrase 'in lieu of,' which means 'instead of.' For example, 'In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity.' 'Lieu' can also refer to a physical place or location, as in 'The meeting will be held at our usual lieu.'