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inlieuof

intermediateB2

/ɪn ˈljuː əv/ · in-lieu-of

In place of or instead of something.

business law daily

Meanings

prepositionformal

In place of or instead of something.

کسی چیز کی جگہ یا اس کے بجائے.

کی جگہ

ki jagah

Synonyms

instead of in place of as a substitute forبجائےکی جگہکی بجائے

Antonyms

in addition to alongside together withکے علاوہکے ساتھمل کر

Common Collocations

in lieu of a payment
in lieu of services
in lieu of compensation

Example Sentences

She accepted a gift in lieu of a payment.

اس نے ادائیگی کی جگہ ایک تحفہ قبول کیا.

Us ne adaigi ki jagah aik tohfa qabul kiya.

We offered our services in lieu of cash.

ہم نے نقد کے بجائے اپنی خدمات پیش کیں.

Hum ne naqad ke bajaye apni khidmaat pesh ki.

He was given extra time off in lieu of overtime hours worked.

اسے کام کے اضافی گھنٹوں کی جگہ اضافی چھٹی دی گئی.

Usay kaam ke izafi ghanton ki jagah izafi chutti di gayi.

Easily Confused With

instead:While 'instead' is used more informally, 'in lieu of' is often employed in formal or legal contexts.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'in lieu of' as 'in place of' to remember its meaning.

Imagine a scale where one thing is replaced with another, weighing options.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "lieu" — place, stead

First known use: 19th century

The term 'in lieu of' has been borrowed from French, where 'lieu' means place. Over time, it has come to be used in English primarily in legal and formal contexts.