### Question
How does the law define child?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8345*, **child** is defined as:

> 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**

