### Question
Can you define what child means?


### Answer
**Child** is defined as the following in *5 U.S.C. § 8345*:

> an individual under 18 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8345*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 83-RETIREMENT   > SUBCHAPTER III-CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT**

