in lieu of

1. see instead of.

Example Sentences

In 2021, Newsom’s address was streamed from an empty Dodgers Stadium and, two years later, he declined to give a speech in lieu of a statewide press tour, during which he unveiled new policies.

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Riverside County prosecutors are asking that they be held in lieu of $1-million bail.

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It enabled developers to pay fees in lieu of mitigating impacts on Joshua trees, with the monies earmarked for the state to purchase and conserve habitat.

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The couple is being held in lieu of $1 million bail each.

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Riverside County prosecutors are asking they be held in lieu of a $1 million bail.

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Related Words

• sooner 
• willingly