### Question
How does the law define dependent-abuse offense?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 476*, **dependent-abuse offense** is defined as:

> an offense described in section 1059(c) of title 10

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 476*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES > SUBCHAPTER III-TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES&mdash;OLD LAW**

