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Dependent

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001567

An individual who relies on another for financial support, particularly for necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing. This status is relevant in tax law, insurance policies, and social welfare programs, where the dependent's relationship to the provider determines eligibility for certain benefits or deductions. A common example is a minor child supported by a parent.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001567
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001567",
  "term": "Dependent",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "An individual who relies on another for financial support, particularly for necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing. This status is relevant in tax law, insurance policies, and social welfare programs, where the dependent's relationship to the provider determines eligibility for certain benefits or deductions. A common example is a minor child supported by a parent.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/dependent/"
}

Record 1,434 of 5,441 in Law terminology (MLC-0107). Request the full dataset.