DEPENDENT (2)

De‐pend″ent, n. 1. 1. One who depends; one who is sustained by another, or who relies on another for support of favor; a hanger-on; a retainer; as, a numerous train of dependents.
A host of dependents on the court, suborned to play their part as witnesses. Hallam. 2. 2. That which depends; corollary; consequence.
With all its circumstances and dependents. Prynne. ☞ See the Note under Dependant.