👉 In the context of legal and social contexts, "dependents" refers to a person who is not considered an adult in their own right but is treated as such by society. This can be either a child (under 18 years old) or an individual who has been adopted, fostered, or grown up with someone else's parental support. In many societies, the concept of "dependents" is often used to refer to those who are not considered adults and are therefore entitled to certain
