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DEPENDENCY. A territory distinct from the country in which the supreme sovereign, power resides, but belonging rightfully to it, and subject to the laws and regulations which the sovereign may think proper to prescribe. It differs from a colony, because it is not settled by the citizens of the sovereign or mother state; and from possession, because it is held by other title than that of mere conquest: for example, Malta was considered a dependency of Great Britain in the year 1813. 3 Wash. C. C. R. 286. Vide act of congress, March 1, 1809, commonly called the non-importation law. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Anyone who has begged a family member or friend to seek treatment for alcohol or drug dependency knows the addict will seize any excuse to avoid confronting the problem. Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency, and Huffman Hospice. It was therefore important nurses working with young people had specific skills to assist them with menial health services; counselling services; obesity and diet; diabetes; behavioural problems; smoking, alcohol abuse and dependency; and illicit drug dependency, A/Professor Beattie said. |
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