Reliance means the act of depending on something or someone for support, trust, or help. It involves putting trust in someone or something to fulfill or provide what is needed or expected. Full definition
Nonetheless, the good news is that there is now an active national debate about placing a ceiling on reliance on coal. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
In recent years, it has also gained recognition by regulators as a way of reducing reliance on animal testing. (sciencedaily.com)
An open letter to the CEOs reluctant to address the business risks of reliance on increasing consumption without addressing natural resource limits. (wri.org)