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English noun: lieu

1. lieu (act) the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another


SamplesCan you go in my stead?.
Took his place.
In lieu of.


Synonymsplace, position, stead


Broader (hypernym)function, office, part, role


Narrower (hyponym)behalf









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