dependency

noun

1.
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
NHG Abhängigkei dependance dependence
Derived from:
depend dependent
2.
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
NHG Abhängigkei addiction dependance dependence habituation
Derived from:
dependent
3.
a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country
colony
Derived from:
dependent