Meaning of lieu in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /lu/

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  1. Noun

    lieu

    Etymology

    Middle English: via French from Latin locus‘place’

    Definitions

    1. the function or position properly or customarily occupied or served by another

    Examples

    • « can you go in my stead? »
    • « took his place »
    • « in lieu of »

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