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• the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

• a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country

31%10 The process of assigning specific responsibilities and authorities to a subordinate or subordinate group
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30%9 A subordinate colony
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The Guardian Cryptic11 Nov 2005 Down 14
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