Reference meaning
dependence
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the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
Related source terms
dependancedependency
Other meanings
2. noun
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
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