### Question
How is the term child defined?


### Answer
The term **child** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8411* as the following:

> given such term by section 8441.

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8411*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER II-BASIC ANNUITY**

