instead of my attending vs as substitution of my attendance

The phrase 'instead of my attending' is correct and commonly used in English, while 'as substitution of my attendance' is not a natural or common way to express the idea. The first phrase is the appropriate choice when indicating that someone will take a different action in place of attending an event or meeting.

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instead of my attending

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone will do something different in place of attending an event or meeting.

This phrase is used to express that someone will take an alternative action instead of attending a specific event or meeting.

Examples:

Instead of my attending the conference, I will be working on the project at the office.
She decided to send her assistant instead of her attending the meeting.
Instead of my attending the party, I will be visiting my family.
He asked for a video call instead of his attending the training session.
Instead of my attending the lecture, I will watch the recording later.

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Oct 22, 2014 ... We would've gone to the movies Wednesday as planned, instead of my attending his heretofore unscheduled funeral this late Friday afternoon.

as substitution of my attendance

This phrase is not a natural or common way to express the idea of someone taking a different action in place of attending an event or meeting.

Alternatives:

as a substitute for my attendance
in place of my attendance
instead of attending
as an alternative to my attendance

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instead of my attending vs as substitution of my attendance