reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s 
Synonyms
Examples of reliance in a Sentence
he's been the family's foremost reliance in times of trouble many times
a baby's reliance on her parents
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Although those changes may have lessened Russia’s reliance on the transfer of Iranian weapons systems somewhat, Moscow surely does not wish to see its partner’s defense industry decimated.
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Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 15 July 2024
Rheinmetall’s collaboration with Ukraine is part of a wider effort by European governments to help Kyiv build up its own defense industry and reduce its reliance on Western assistance.
—Dan De Luce, NBC News, 11 July 2024
Like other nations wary about what the upcoming U.S. election could portend for Europe, British officials say the continent must invest more in its own defense and decrease reliance on the United States, regardless of whether President Biden or former president Donald Trump prevails in November.
—Missy Ryan, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
Local officials in Wyandotte and Johnson counties often point to diminished revenue sources cut by state lawmakers in years past as creating a heavier reliance on property taxes.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024
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Hanna Notte, Foreign Affairs, 15 July 2024
Rheinmetall’s collaboration with Ukraine is part of a wider effort by European governments to help Kyiv build up its own defense industry and reduce its reliance on Western assistance.
—Dan De Luce, NBC News, 11 July 2024
Like other nations wary about what the upcoming U.S. election could portend for Europe, British officials say the continent must invest more in its own defense and decrease reliance on the United States, regardless of whether President Biden or former president Donald Trump prevails in November.
—Missy Ryan, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
Local officials in Wyandotte and Johnson counties often point to diminished revenue sources cut by state lawmakers in years past as creating a heavier reliance on property taxes.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliance. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s
1
: the act of relying
2
: the condition or attitude of one who relies : dependence
3
: something or someone relied on
Legal Definition
reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-əns
1
: the act of relying
reliance on a promise
2
: reliance interest at interest 1
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