(n.) The act or state of depending; state of being
dependent; a hanging down or from; suspension from a support.
(n.) The state of being influenced and determined by
something; subjection (as of an effect to its cause).
(n.) Mutu/// /onnection and support; concatenation;
systematic ///er relation.
(n.) Subjection to the direction or disposal of another;
inability to help or provide for one's self.
(n.) A resting with confidence; reliance; trust.
(n.) That on which one depends or relies; as, he was her
sole dependence.
(n.) That which depends; anything dependent or suspended;
anything attached a subordinate to, or contingent on, something else.
(n.) A matter depending, or in suspense, and still to be
determined; ground of controversy or quarrel.
