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re·li·ance  audio  (r-lns) KEY 

NOUN:
  1. The act of relying or the state of being reliant.
  2. The faith, confidence, or trust felt by one who relies; dependence. See Synonyms at trust.
  3. One relied on; a mainstay.



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