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de·pen·dence also de·pen·dance (dĭ-pĕn'dəns)
n.
  1. The state of being dependent, as for support.
    1. Subordination to someone or something needed or greatly desired.
    2. Trust; reliance. See synonyms at trust.
  3. The state of being determined, influenced, or controlled by something else.
  4. A compulsive or chronic need; an addiction: an alcohol dependence.

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