Vocabulary Entry

lieu

|noun • preposition

noun

A place or location, often used in legal and formal contexts to indicate the site where something is located or occurs.

Example Sentences

"The meeting will take place in a different lieu this year."

"She decided to change the venue to a more convenient lieu."

"In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity are appreciated."

preposition

Example Sentences

"He accepted a gift in lieu of payment for his services."

"They chose to plant trees in lieu of purchasing decorations for the event."

"In lieu of a traditional marriage ceremony, they opted for a simple civil union."