diff --git a/abuild.in b/abuild.in
index fabb5c7..a898c12 100644
--- a/abuild.in
+++ b/abuild.in
@@ -756,7 +756,6 @@ pre_split() {
 		return 0
 	fi
 	# the subpackages should not inherit those from main package
-	depends=""
 	provides=""
 	install_if=""
 }