In Unified Modeling Language (UML), a **dependency** is a relationship that signifies that one element (the dependent) relies on another element (the supplier) for its specification or implementation. This relationship indicates that changes in the supplier may affect the dependent element. Dependencies are often used to represent the relationships between classes, components, or other UML elements. ### Characteristics of Dependency: 1. **Affectation**: A dependency indicates that the behavior or structure of one model element is impacted by another.
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