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 译者Jenny,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与ERISA 诉讼相关的法律文件。