3. (Law)
Defn: Depending on, or owing duty or service to; as, the widow attendant to the heir. Cowell. Attendant keys (Mus.), the keys or scales most nearly related to, or having most in common with, the principal key; those, namely, of its fifth above, or dominant, its fifth below (fourth above), or subdominant, and its relative minor or major.
ATTENDANT
At*tend"ant, n.
1. One who attends or accompanies in any character whatever, as a friend, companion, servant, agent, or suitor. "A train of attendants." Hallam.
2. One who is present and takes part in the proceedings; as, an attendant at a meeting.
3. That which accompanies; a concomitant. [A] sense of fame, the attendant of noble spirits. Pope.
4. (Law)
Defn: One who owes duty or service to, or depends on, another.
Cowell.
ATTENDEMENT
At*tend"e*ment, n.
Defn: Intent. [Obs.] Spenser.