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Dependence is defined as being controlled, influenced or reliant on someone or something else.

(noun)

An example of dependence is someone needing their job to pay their mortgage.
An example of dependence is a plant requiring sunlight and water to grow.

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See dependence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the condition or fact of being dependent; specif.,
1. a being contingent upon or influenced, controlled, or determined by something else
2. reliance (on another) for support or aid
3. subordination
reliance; trust
dependency (sense )

Origin: ME dependaunce < OFr dependance or ML dependentia < L dependens: see dependent

Also spelled dependance

See dependence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also de·pen·dance

noun

The state of being dependent, as for support.
a. Subordination to someone or something needed or greatly desired.
b. Trust; reliance. See Synonyms at trust.
The state of being determined, influenced, or controlled by something else.
A compulsive or chronic need; an addiction: an alcohol dependence.

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