### Question
How does the law define dependent?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1040*, **dependent** is defined as:

> given that term in section 1072 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1040*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 53-MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS**

