[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #39494: Make it possible for taxonomy query to include children in REST API

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#39494: Make it possible for taxonomy query to include children in REST API
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 Reporter:  jason_the_adams                 |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement                     |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                          |   Milestone:  Future Release
Component:  REST API                        |     Version:  4.7
 Severity:  normal                          |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-unit-tests needs-testing  |     Focuses:  rest-api
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Comment (by jason_the_adams):

 I believe the filter you're pointing out is the way to go. You would need
 to stop using the built-in query parameter and then use your own.
 WordPress doesn't overwrite the `'tax_query'` if you don't use it.

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