(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
free from external control and constraint
not controlled by a party or interest group
held from above and hanging down
(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
contingent on something else
addicted to a drug
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
