Reliance
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Reliance ( noun )
- The state of depending on someone or something for support or assistance.
- The act of relying on someone or something.
- A company or corporation that is dependent on another for support.
Origin:
Middle english reliaunce, from old french reliance, from latin reliantia, from reliant-, relians, present participle of relyere to rely.
Examples:
- The company's reliance on technology has become a problem.
- He had complete reliance on his team.
- The company's success is based on its reliance on advanced technology.
- The government's reliance on foreign oil is a major concern.
- His reliance on her advice was absolute.
(As a verb)
Reliance ( verb )
- The state of depending on someone or something for support or assistance.
- The act of relying on someone or something.
- A company or corporation that is dependent on another for support.
Origin:
Middle english reliaunce, from old french reliance, from latin reliantia, from reliant-, relians, present participle of relyere to rely.
Examples:
- The company's reliance on technology has become a problem.
- He had complete reliance on his team.
- The company's success is based on its reliance on advanced technology.
- The government's reliance on foreign oil is a major concern.
- His reliance on her advice was absolute.