Dependence
/dɪˈpɛndəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
The company's dependence on foreign suppliers caused delays.
- (n.) A territory or political unit controlled by another state.
The island was a British dependence during the colonial era.
Forms
- dependences
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Commentary
In legal contexts, distinguish 'dependence' as factual reliance from 'dependency,' which often refers to a subordinate jurisdiction or a support relationship.
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