Lieu (Noun)
Meaning
The post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another; "can you go in my stead?"; "took his place"; "in lieu of".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The deputy attended the conference in lieu of the absent CEO.
- In his absence, the company's vice president took his place.
- The guest of honor, unable to attend, sent a gift in lieu of their presence.
- She attended the ceremony on behalf of her brother who was abroad, taking his place in the family tradition.
- A substitute teacher was arranged to fill in for the absent professor in lieu of a formal lesson.