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Dependency
01
the state of being reliant on someone or something, particularly when it is not normal or necessary
02
a situation in which someone or something depends on another for support, survival, or function
Example
The child ’s dependency on his mother is strong in the early years.
The elderly man 's dependency on his caregiver grew as his health declined.
The company ’s profitability was at risk due to its heavy dependency on just one supplier.
03
a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country
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depend
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dependence
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dependency
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independency
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independency
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