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Reliance

/ɹɪˈlaɪəns/

The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

📖 Definitions of "Reliance"

noun
  1. 1

    The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

    "Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced."

  2. 2

    The condition of being reliant or dependent.

    "The industry is working to phase out its reliance on fossil fuels."

  3. 3

    Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.

    "The boat was a poor reliance."

  4. 4

    A person or thing which relies on another.

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