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reliance

/riˈleɪns/ noun · British & US
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What does reliance mean?

noun

A state of depending on someone or something for support, help, or supply. A feeling of trust or confidence in someone or something.

Example

"The company's reliance on a single supplier made it vulnerable to disruptions."

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