dependency

noun

a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country

being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

Roots

pendopend- · Latin · hang

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Where does dependency come from?

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