Reliance Definition

rĭ-līəns
noun
The act of relying.
Webster's New World
Trust, dependence, or confidence.
Webster's New World
A thing relied on.
Webster's New World
Dependence; trust; confidence in the support of someone or something.
Webster's New World Law

The act of relying on someone or something; trust.

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Other Word Forms of Reliance

Noun

Singular:
reliance
Plural:
reliances

Origin of Reliance

  • From rely + -ance

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Reliance Sentence Examples

  • But not much reliance can be placed on this kind of determination.

  • The universal reliance on animal life stimulated the study of the animal kingdom.

  • The major theme in hazard preparedness is self reliance.

  • It is the work of a school, in which high training took the place of the reliance on nature.

  • By reducing your reliance on fossil fuels, you can reduce your contribution to global warming.

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Words Starting With

RREREL

Words Ending With

ECENCE

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With R8 Letter Words Ending With E