### Question
What is the definition of child?


### Answer
The definition of **child** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 1965*:

> a legitimate child, a legally adopted child, an illegitimate child as to the mother, or an illegitimate child as to the alleged father, only if (A) he acknowledged the child in writing signed by him

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1965*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 19-INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-SERVICEMEN'S GROUP LIFE INSURANCE**

