in lieu ofglossary / IN LIEU OF in lieu of. Instead of or in place of; in exchange or return for (the creditor took a note in lieu of cash) (the defendant was released in lieu of $5,000 bond). 词条贡献者 双语律师李明,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与政府监管相关的法律文件。