stand in lieu of

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As she routinely steps in front of cameras to defend, interpret and parse the president’s statements for the public, her fashion choices stand in lieu of having an American flag unfurl behind her.

From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2017

Governments therefore should not be the only active powers: associations ought, in democratic nations, to stand in lieu of those powerful private individuals whom the equality of conditions has swept away.

From Democracy in America — Volume 2 by Reeves, Henry

At times of scepticism and equality more especially, the favor of the people or of the prince, which chance may confer or chance withhold, ought never to stand in lieu of attainments or services.

From Democracy in America — Volume 2 by Reeves, Henry

Though he be himself a poor man, his rank and position will stand in lieu of wealth.

From Lady Anna by Trollope, Anthony

I suspect a visit to him will stand in lieu of going out to Russia as a governess.'

From Wives and Daughters by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn