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Definitions for: Dependence
[n] lack of independence or self-sufficiency
[n] being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Webster (1913) Definition: De*pend"ence, n. [LL. dependentia, fr. L.
dependens. See Dependent, and cf. Dependance.]
1. The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a
hanging down or from; suspension from a support.
2. The state of being influenced and determined by something;
subjection (as of an effect to its cause).
The cause of effects, and the dependence of one
thing upon another. --Bp. Burnet.
3. Mutu??? ?onnection and support; concatenation; systematic
???er relation.
So dark a??? so intricate of purpose, without any
dependence or order. --Sir T. More.
4. Subjection to the direction or disposal of another;
inability to help or provide for one's self.
Reduced to a servile dependence on their mercy.
--Burke.
5. A resting with confidence; reliance; trust.
Affectionate dependence on the Creator is the
spiritual life of the soul. --T. Erskine.
6. That on which one depends or relies; as, he was her sole
dependence.
7. That which depends; anything dependent or suspended;
anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on,
something else.
Like a large cluster of black grapes they show And
make a large dependence from the bough. --Dryden.
8. A matter depending, or in suspense, and still to be
determined; ground of controversy or quarrel. [Obs.]
To go on now with my first dependence. --Beau. & Fl.
Synonyms: addiction, dependance, dependency, habituation
See Also: contingency, drug addiction, helplessness, physiological condition, physiological state, reliance, state, subordination, white plague
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