LekhoriLekhoriA state of dependence; a refusal to exercise initiative.
Frank's sullen dependency was driving his father nuts.
Something dependent on, or subordinate to, something else
In the United States' governmental structure, the military is conceived as a dependency under the executive branch.
The status of being a legal dependent; the relationship between a dependent and their provider.
In discussing this dependency, the Board said that there was clearly such a relationship. Charles Glassman, Donovan's attorney, said "Finnerty [worked] as deputy district attorney and Donovan lived off [Finnerty's] salary."
From dependent + -cy or dependence + -y or depend + -ency.
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