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1
the quality or state of needing something or someone
- a baby's total dependence upon his or her parents for every one of life's needs
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- autonomy,
- self-determination,
- sovereignty
- (also sovranty)
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2
something or someone to which one looks for support
- ultimately rice became the chief dependence in that state
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3
a physiological need for certain drugs
- acquired a dependence on prescription painkillers following back surgery
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The first known use of dependence was in the 15th century
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