dependence
noun
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for aid, support, or the like.
dependance
-
a variation of
dependence.
Example Sentences
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The Hormuz blockade has exposed most of the Gulf's dependance on the key waterway.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
The naval project is the latest attempt by a Western military manufacturing power to wean New Delhi away from its dependance on Russia for military hardware.
From Reuters ● Feb. 24, 2023
Cohen expects improvement from the Mets farm system will cause less dependance on free agents, calling current behavior a “bridge” to the future.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2023
“A lot of these companies have enabled the complete reversal in terms of our dependance on imports with regards to diagnostics,” Kishore said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 14, 2021
The Chancellor is the only resource; his wisdom, temper, and authority, joined to the Duke of Newcastle's ability as Secretary of State, are the dependance for Government.
From Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections by Archibald Phillip Primrose Rosebery
