\Re*li"ance\ (-ans), n. [From {Rely}.]
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.                         --Macaulay.
2. Anything on which to rely; dependence; ground of trust;
   as, the boat was a poor reliance. --Richardson.