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Dependency is

[a] relationship or connection in which one entity is influenced or controlled by another entity.[1]
the one-directional reliance of an asset, system, network, or collection thereof, within or across sectors, on input, interaction, or other requirement from other sources in order to function properly.[2]

References[]

  1. Department of Defense, DoD Directive (DoDD) 3020.40, Glossary, at 18 (Jan. 14, 2010) (full-text).
  2. National Infrastructure Protection Plan, at 110.