GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Lieu , n. [F., OF. also liu, leu, lou, fr. L. locus place. See Local, Locus.] Place; room; stead; -- used only in the phrase in lieu of, that is, instead of.
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   The plan of extortion had been adopted in lieu of the scheme of confiscation.
   Burke.
   
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