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In -, instead (of) (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lieu

(Other definitions for lieu that I've seen before include "In - of means instead of" , "'In ..., instead (4)'" , "In ... of; in exchange for" , "Place - position" , "The substitute" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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