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 资深译员Kevin,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译涉及能源和电力领域的法律文件。