1. The act of depending on or trusting in the power, judgment, or decisions of an authority figure or institution
The team's reliance on authority prevented them from making independent decisions.
A dependência da autoridade pela equipe impediu que tomassem decisões independentes.
2. A tendency to accept or follow directives without questioning or critical examination
Excessive reliance on authority can hinder critical thinking in educational settings.
A dependência excessiva da autoridade pode prejudicar o pensamento crítico em ambientes educacionais.