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


### Answer
The term **dependent** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1032* as follows -

> given that term in section 551 of title 37.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1032*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 53-MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS**

