reliance
UK: rɪˈlaɪəns | US: rɪˈlaɪəns
n. the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something
n. something or someone relied upon
The word "reliance" emerged in Late Middle English, derived from the verb rely (to depend) combined with the noun-forming suffix -ance. The Latin root religare ("to bind") reflects the idea of being tightly connected to or dependent on something. Over time, rely shifted from a physical sense of binding to an abstract sense of trust, and -ance solidified it as a noun describing the state of dependence.
Her reliance on technology makes her anxious during power outages.
The project's success hinges on our reliance on expert advice.
Blind reliance on outdated data led to the team's failure.
He avoided reliance on loans to start his business.
The child's reliance on his parents decreased as he grew older.