reliance
/ɹɪˈlaɪ.əns/ noun C2- The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust. · Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced.
- The condition of being reliant or dependent. · The industry is working to phase out its reliance on fossil fuels.
- Anything on which to rely; ground of trust. · The boat was a poor reliance.
- A person or thing which relies on another.
Plural reliances
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On the strength of Darcy’s regard, Bingley had the firmest reliance, and of his judgment the highest opinion.
His diffidence had prevented his depending on his own judgment in so anxious a case, but his reliance on mine made everything easy.
Jane was not deceived, but she was affected; and though feeling no reliance on her, could not help writing her a much kinder answer than she knew was deserved.
It was thought reliance might be placed in General Quesnel; he was recommended to us from the Island of Elba; one of us went to him, and invited him to the Rue Saint-Jacques, where he would find some friends.
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