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Dependence vs Independency - What's the difference?

dependence | independency |

As a noun dependence

is the state of being dependent, of relying upon another.

As a proper noun independency is

(ecclesiastical history) the principle that each individual religious congregation is from any external ecclesiastical control, as by a bishop.

dependence

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
    • He had a deep dependence on her for guidance.
  • An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
    • Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin.

    Antonyms

    * independence

    Related terms

    * dependent * dependency * interdependence

    independency

    English

    Noun

    (independencies)
  • Independence.
  • * 1776 August 11, William Howe and Richard Howe, letter sent from North America to Europe with a copy of the (United States Declaration of Independence):
    • A printed copy of this Declaration of Independency came accidentally to our hands a few days after the dispatch of the Mercury packet, and we have the honor to enclose it.
  • An independent territory or state.