### Question
How is the "dependent" defined?


### Answer
The term **dependent** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1490* as follows -

> given such term in section 1072(2) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1490*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 75-DECEASED PERSONNEL > SUBCHAPTER II-DEATH BENEFITS**

