Dependencies

/dɪˈpɛndənsiz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Plural of dependency, referring to territories politically linked to or dependent on a sovereign state.
    The island is one of the British crown dependencies.
  2. (n.) In law, obligations or conditions that are contingent upon other conditions or contracts.
    The contract includes several dependencies that must be met before performance.

Forms

  • dependency

Commentary

Use the singular form "dependency" for the primary legal concept; "dependencies" is mainly the plural form or used in plural contexts concerning multiple such entities or conditions.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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