Meaning of the word "in lieu of" in English

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in lieu of

US /ɪn ˈluː ʌv/
UK /ɪn ˈljuː ɒv/
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Phrase

instead of; in place of

Example:
He received a cash payment in lieu of the promised bonus.
They offered him a car in lieu of a raise.