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 法律翻译Walker,在一家美国白鞋所担任专职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与特拉华州业务有关的法律文件。