widower

(2) the term “widower” means the surviving husband of an employee, Member, or annuitant, or of a former employee or Member, who— (A) was married to her for at least 9 months immediately before her death; or (B) is the father of issue by that marriage;

Source

5 USC § 8441(2)


Scoping language

For the purpose of this subchapter
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