Reliance

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. Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.

   "The boat was a poor reliance."

4. A person or thing which relies on another. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:)