in lieu of
in lieu of — idiom
1. used when one item, action, or person serves as a substitute for what would norm
used when one item, action, or person serves as a substitute for what would normally be used — common in formal or official settings where a replacement is agreed upon.
Kenji submitted a written apology in lieu of appearing at the disciplinary hearing.
in lieu of + gerund (appearing at...)
The landlord cut Apinya's rent for two months in lieu of fixing the old oven.
Ryo completed forty hours of community service in lieu of paying the traffic fine.
Ishaan paid a small fee in lieu of returning the library book he had lost.
Adaeze sent a video in lieu of a long email, saving everyone time.
- instead of
neutral register; fits both formal and casual contexts
- in place of
slightly less formal; common in written instructions
- as a substitute for
more explicit about the replacement function
文法句型
in lieu of + noun phrase
in lieu of + gerund
用法筆記
Considerably more formal than 'instead of'. Common in official documents, contracts, and workplace policies. Not typical in casual conversation.