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noun (n)

• the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else(noun.state)

  Synonym:
  dependance, dependency
  

  source: wordnet30
• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)(noun.state)

  Synonym:
  addiction, dependance, dependency, habituation
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act or state of depending; state of being dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support.(noun)

  source: webster1913