Similar words: milieu, in lieu of, lieutenant, tie up, adieu, montesquieu, lie, lien. Meaning: [ljuː] 
n. the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another.
n. the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another. 91, This paper introduces the digestion technology of mechanical activation in lieu of that of alkali boiling for manufacturing tungstic acid.
92, Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation. Words will always retain their power.
93, PR card applicants are now no longer required to obtain the signature of a guarantor or make a statutory declaration in lieu of a guarantor.
94, Some kiosks make use of hardware buttons mapped to onscreen functions in lieu of touch screens.