in lieu of

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English in liue of, a partial calque of Old French au leu de (modern French au lieu de). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ɪn ljuː əv/, /ɪn ljuː ɒv/ (US) IPA(key): /ɪn luː əv/, /ɪn luː ɑːv/ === Preposition === in lieu of Instead of; in place of. (proscribed) In light of. ==== Usage notes ==== Using it to mean in light of is etymologically incorrect (it is literally in place of), and thus considered an error. ==== Translations ==== === References ===