: place, stead. in lieu. : instead. in lieu of. : in the place of : instead of.

How do you use the word lieu?

"In lieu of" is an idiom meaning "in place of; instead of," says The American Heritage Dictionary.. "In lieu of pumpkin pie this year, we'll be serving Twinkies." Stop saying "try and" when you mean "try to."

What does in lieu mean in law?

What does Payment In Lieu Of Notice mean? Payment In Lieu Of Notice ('PILON') clauses give the employer the express right to make a payment instead of giving notice, allowing the employee's immediate termination and removal from the workplace.