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self-deˈpendence [self- 3 a.] Dependence entirely upon oneself, one's own efforts, etc.
1759Toplady Hymn, ‘Lord, I feel a carnal mind’, A submissive heart, From pride and self-dependence free. 1837H. Martineau Soc. Amer. III. 177 The children of America have the advantage of the best possible early discipline; that of activity and self-dependence. 1857J. H. Newman Serm. Var. Occas. (1881) vi. 81 The Omnipotence, the Self-dependence, the Self-sufficiency..of the Eternal God. 1876Bancroft Hist. U.S. V. xvi. 522 His haughty self-dependence and force of will. So self-deˈpendency.
1853Pulsford tr. J. Müller's Chr. Doctr. Sin II. 53 Custom..regarded as determining power, may be very well reconciled with spiritual self-dependency. |