dependency
noun
de·pen·den·cy
di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē 
plural dependencies
2
: something that is dependent on something else
especially
: a territorial unit under the jurisdiction of a nation but not formally annexed by it
3
: a building (such as a stable) that is an adjunct to a main dwelling
Examples of dependency in a Sentence
the country's dependency on foreign oil
a dependency on foreign oil
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Risks highlighted in the filing include dependency on the success of key drug candidates, potential delays in clinical trials, and reliance on third-party manufacturers.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Guillory's switch to the GOP was driven by his conviction that Democrats have failed, particularly in the Black community, by fostering government dependency instead of empowerment.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
This meant a focus on cutting dependencies with the U.S. and with China — something that EU leaders continue to target.
—Silvia Amaro, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
The vote on the table relates to changes in California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, a program designed to reduce the carbon intensity of fuels statewide, decrease petroleum dependency and achieve air quality gains.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Guillory's switch to the GOP was driven by his conviction that Democrats have failed, particularly in the Black community, by fostering government dependency instead of empowerment.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
This meant a focus on cutting dependencies with the U.S. and with China — something that EU leaders continue to target.
—Silvia Amaro, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
The vote on the table relates to changes in California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, a program designed to reduce the carbon intensity of fuels statewide, decrease petroleum dependency and achieve air quality gains.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Dependency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependency. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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