Definitions
a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country
Word origin
From dependent + -cy or dependence + -y or depend + -ency.
Used in a sentence
“Frank's sullen dependency was driving his father nuts.”
“In the United States' governmental structure, the military is conceived as a dependency under the executive branch.”
“‘I have a little theory which you Messieurs who go out there must help me to prove. This is my share in the advantages my country shall reap from the possession of such a magnificent dependency.’”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Neediness”10 letters
02“Reliance”10 letters
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