Definition of "reliance" in English

noun

1. The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

   • Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced.

2. The condition of being reliant or dependent.

   • The industry is working to phase out its reliance on fossil fuels.

3. (dated) Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.

   • The boat was a poor reliance.

4. A person or thing which relies on another.