vested

[ˈvɛstɪd]

vested Definition

  • 1secured in the possession of or assigned to a person
  • 2having a special interest in protecting or promoting something, typically one's own interests

Using vested: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vested" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company has a vested interest in the success of the project.

  • Example

    He has a vested right to the property.

  • Example

    The politician's vested interests were exposed by the media.

vested Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with vested

  • a right guaranteed by law or contract that cannot be taken away without due process

    Example

    The workers have a vested right to their pensions.

  • a personal stake or involvement in an undertaking or state of affairs, especially one with an expectation of financial gain

    Example

    The CEO had a vested interest in the merger going through.

  • an estate in which the title is immediately secured in the grantee and not subject to any condition

    Example

    The property was transferred as a vested estate.

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Summary: vested in Brief

The term 'vested' [ˈvɛstɪd] refers to something that is secured in the possession of a person or having a special interest in protecting or promoting something. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'vested right,' which is a right guaranteed by law or contract that cannot be taken away without due process. 'Vested' can also refer to a personal stake or involvement in an undertaking or state of affairs, especially one with an expectation of financial gain, as in 'vested interest.'

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