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in lieu of

preposition

In place of something else.

In place of

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instead of in place of as a substitute for as an alternative to

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labored

adjective

Showing obvious effort or strain instead of ease or naturalness.

Showing effort or strain

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strained forced contrived awkward effortful ponderous

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partial

adjective

Favoring one side or person instead of judging evenhandedly.

Showing favoritism

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biased prejudiced partisan one-sided unfair preferential

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