Dependent and Official

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Dependent noun - A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).

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Official and dependent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Official" instead a noun "Dependent".

Official noun - A person who holds a public office.

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Dependent and official are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dependent" instead a noun "Official".

There are many places around the world where the difference between success and failure is dependent on giving the right corrupt official a small cash payout.

Source: Every Man Has His Price
The official in-universe explanation, according to Tokien, is that Gandalf is an Istari, basically an angelic being and servant of the lesser gods who is explicitly forbidden from using his powers to shape change in Middle Earth lest the beings of Middle Earth become too dependent on them.

Source: Forgot About His Powers

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