Category:Reliance

Re*li"ance (-ans), n. Etym: [from rely.]

1. The act of relying, or the condition or quality of being reliant; Dependence; confidence; trust; repose of mind upon what is deemed Sufficient support or authority. In reliance on promises which proved to be of very little value. Macaulay.

2. Anything on which to rely; dependence; ground of trust; as, the Boat was a poor reliance. Richardson.