noun
definition
Place, stead; See in lieu or in lieu of
Examples of lieu in a Sentence
It will be gone, and you will have nothing valuable in lieu of it."
Neisen and others to introduce glass valves in lieu of stop-cocks.
The latter are in fact little microscopes carrying a vernier etched on glass, in lieu of a filar micrometer.
At regular intervals the steamers of the Dutch Royal Steam Packet Company call at Dorey and other points, while administrative posts have been established elsewhere in lieu of others previously attempted but abandoned.
Cheetah.-Size of a small leopard and similar in colour, but has black spots in lieu of rings.
The bishops have fixed salaries in lieu of tithes appropriated by the state.
These negotiations proved fruitless, and in 1904 Bolivia accepted a pecuniary indemnity in lieu of territory.
This land was divided between the stanitsas, at the rate of 81 acres per each soul, with special grants to officers (personal to some of them, in lieu of pensions), and leaving about one-third of the land as a reserve for the future.
The Ahoms retained the form of government in Assam peculiar to the Shan tribes, which may be briefly described as an organized system of personal service in lieu of taxation.
The introduction of additional diacritical marks, such as - and used to express quantity, and the diaeresis, as in ai, to express consecutive vowels, which are to be pronounced separately, may prove of service, as also such letters as a, o and ii, to be pronounced as in German, and in lieu of the French ai, eu or u.
English mayors' and civic officials' robes are frequently trimmed with this fur in lieu of sable.
The principal event of his reign was the rebellion of the thakurs in 1883, owing to an attempt to increase the dues payable in lieu of military service; this led to the permanent location at Bikanir of a British political agent.
He was lodged in `the Louvre, received the grant of an income equal to that he had hitherto enjoyed, and, with the title of "veteran pensioner" in lieu of that of "foreign associate" (conferred in 1772), the right of voting at the deliberations of the Academy.
The Latin term " tractatus," and its derivatives, though of occasional occurrence in this sense from the 13th century onwards, only began to be commonly so employed, in lieu of the older technical terms " conventio publica," or " foedus," from the end of the r7th century.
This express warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied.
His functions were those of a secretary; and, though he profited by benefices conferred on him in lieu of salary, he remained a layman to the end of his life.
Compare also the rule of the Twelve Tables, by which an animal which had inflicted mischief might be surrendered in lieu of compensation.
Under the Local Government Act they ceased, and in lieu thereof it was provided that there should be annually paid out of the consolidated fund to the local taxation account a sum equal to the duties collected in Ireland on certain Revenue.
Unfortunately the medals were not ready in time for the civic presentation and cardboard replicas had to be presented in lieu.
Infants have no other way to communicate their pain or needs other than by crying, and a baby that cries excessively in lieu of sleep should be investigated for a medical condition.
With a battery backup, individuals who enjoy outdoor activities such as campers, boaters and motor home enthusiasts can continue their sleep apnea treatments using a battery in lieu of plugging the machine into standard AC current.
These lenses are best left at home in lieu of more durable polycarbonate lenses for active lifestyles and intense sports, so keep your needs in mind when considering the Palms.
The same can be said about SMS text messages -- which many people use in lieu of voice calls for short messages -- and mobile data, the latter of which can be very important for business users and their smartphones.
The assumption is that a user can use the free Wi-Fi in lieu of the paid wireless (cellular) data connection from a carrier like AT&T.
Automaticity is the ability to recall facts instantly in lieu of counting on fingers or diagramming the problem.
Opt for a neutral hue, like black, cream or gray, and stick with crisp fabrics in lieu of modal and jersey materials, which are slinky and a bit too casual for professional environments.
A woman may choose to wear an elegant evening pantsuit in lieu of a gown or other type of dress for a number of reasons.
In lieu of a jacket, a woman may substitute a sweater over her collared polo shirt.
Wear a bright color or even a bold print in lieu of basic black, consider a flowing maxi dress with an artful skirt or opt for a dress with decorative straps.
If you decide that your small appliance is worth repairing in lieu of replacing, there are many options available online to help you keep your small appliance in good working order.
The pod holder is used in lieu of a filter on the single-serve coffee makers.
Many men and women prefer to use messenger bags in lieu of a briefcase these days.
Other straps can also be attached to the bag in lieu of its original strap.
Until 1468 the islands were part of Norway, when they were pawned to James III of Scotland in lieu of a royal dowry.
Also has S-video socket to use in lieu of the yellow composite video phono connection.
Together you can hopefully put together a strong case for this ' Note in Lieu ' to be superseded by a statemented provision.
Formerly 2700 retired seamen were boarded within it, and 5000 or 6000 others, called outpensioners, received stipends at various rates out of its funds; but in 1865 an act was passed empowering the Admiralty to grant liberal pensions in lieu of food and lodging to such of the inmates as were willing to quit the hospital, and in 1869 another act was passed making their leaving on these conditions compulsory.
The first is of a preliminary character, qualifying for registration as a student or apprentice; in lieu of this examination, certificates of matriculation at a university, and those of certain other educational bodies, are accepted.
In March 1906 a motion censuring Lord Milner for an infraction of the Chinese labour ordinance, in not forbidding light corporal punishment of coolies for minor offences in lieu of imprisonment, was moved by a Radical member of the House of Commons.
The revolt of various disaffected provinces brought matters to a climax; in September 1875 one-half of the service of the interest was suspended, paper certificates known as " Ramazans " (since they were issued in the Arabic month of that name) being issued for that half in lieu of cash, and in the following March it was suspended altogether.
Hotel Tax and Service Charges At most hotels, a 10-15% service charge is added to the bill in lieu of tipping.
Part of my severance payment will be three months ' pay in lieu of notice.
Are time sheets kept and is time off in lieu taken?
Undertakings in lieu The test in the FTA relates to the effect of the merger on the public interest.
On occasion you may be required to work some unsocial hours for which time off in lieu will be given.
The contract also said that his employers could pay him wages in lieu of notice.
In lieu of payment the advertiser gave the station 112 electric can openers, which the station auctioned off on the air.
The government uses a tax lien to secure property in lieu of late or nonpayment of property taxes.
Although more expensive than regular hard drives, many consumers are switching out their current hard drives in lieu of the SSD because of the lower chance of failure.
Using red yard and black spots (in lieu of the suggested colors) this cute yarn bug can be made into a lady bug for a great craft to go along with The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle.