Reliance /(-ans)/

Re·li·ance

Reliance

n.
  1. The act of relying, or the condition or quality of being reliant; dependence; confidence; trust; repose of mind upon what is deemed sufficient support or authority.
    In reliance on promises which proved to be of very little value.
  2. Anything on which to rely; dependence; ground of trust; as, the boat was a poor reliance.