reliance

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1. The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

   Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced.

2. The condition of being reliant or dependent.

   The industry is working to phase out its reliance on fossil fuels.

3. Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.

   The boat was a poor reliance.