dependency

dependency.

1. A land or territory geographically distinct from the country governing it, but belonging to the country and governed by its laws. • The Philippines was formerly a dependency of the United States. Cf. COMMONWEALTH (2); TERRITORY(1).

2. A relationship between two persons or things whereby one is sustained by the other or relies on the other for support or necessities.

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资深译员Lisa，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与私募股权与投资基金有关的法律文件。