lieu 
/ˈlu:, Brit ˈlju:/ noun
/ˈlu:, Brit ˈlju:/ noun Meaning:
in lieu of
: in place of : instead of
▪ In lieu of flowers, the family of the deceased has requested that donations be made to the church fund. ▪ You can use your ATM card in lieu of cash.
▪ In lieu of flowers, the family of the deceased has requested that donations be made to the church fund. ▪ You can use your ATM card in lieu of cash.
