What is the meaning of dependence?

The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
- synonyms: dependance, dependency
Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs. ).
- synonyms: addiction, dependance, dependency, habituation

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