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de⋅pend⋅en⋅cy

[di-pen-duhn-see]
–noun, plural -cies.
1. the state of being dependent; dependence.
2. something dependent or subordinate; appurtenance.
3. an outbuilding or annex.
4. a subject territory that is not an integral part of the ruling country.
Also, de⋅pend⋅an⋅cy.


Origin:
1585–95; dependence + -y 3
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de·pen·den·cy also de·pen·dan·cy   (dĭ-pěn'dən-sē)   
n.   pl. de·pen·den·cies also de·pen·dan·cies
  1. Dependence.

  2. Something dependent or subordinate.

  3. A territory under the jurisdiction of a state of which it does not form an integral part.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: de·pen·den·cy
Pronunciation: -d&n-sE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -cies
: DEPENDENCE
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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