vested

[ ves-tid ]

adjective

1. held completely, permanently, and inalienably:

   vested rights.

2. protected or established by law, commitment, tradition, ownership, etc.:

   vested contributions to a fund.

3. clothed or robed, especially in ecclesiastical vestments:

   a vested priest.

4. having a vest; sold with a vest:

   a vested suit.

vested

/ ˈvɛstɪd /

adjective

1. property law having a present right to the immediate or future possession and enjoyment of property Compare contingent

Other Words From

• non·vested adjective
• un·vested adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vested¹

First recorded in 1665–75; vest + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"There’s no doubt that Musk has significant vested interests in the US regulatory landscape as a result of his many business enterprises," says Prof Gift.

From BBC

On Saturday, Israel rejected warnings of famine in northern Gaza from global food security experts, saying the group relied on "partial, biased data and superficial sources with vested interests".

From BBC

The agency can then use its might, vested by the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, to put regulations into action.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have no vested interest in the outcome of my clients' relationships, my focus is on supporting them in whatever direction feels most authentic for them," Masterson says.

From BBC

There are many rules for who can apply — with the goal of keeping out those with a vested interest.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• settled