### Question
How does the law define child?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8411*, **child** is defined as:

> 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&apos; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER II-BASIC ANNUITY**

