2. (Eccl.) Doctrine and polity of the Independents.

In`de*pend"ent (?), a. [Pref. in- not + dependent: cf. F.

indépendant.]

1. Not dependent; free; not subject to control by others; not relying

on others; not subordinate; as, few men are wholly independent.

A dry, but independent crust.

Cowper.