vested

adjective

vest·​ed ˈve-stəd 

1

: fully and unconditionally guaranteed as a legal right, benefit, or privilege

the vested benefits of the pension plan

2

: having a vest

a vested suit

Examples of vested in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the league itself owns all franchises, players are included in the ownership group, giving them a vested interest in the league's financial success. —Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

Recently, Judge Kenneth D. Bell, who presides over the case, noted the public's vested interest in maintaining competitive fairness. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024

Turkish interests in the northeast Turkey has long had vested interests in Syria. —Mostafa Salem, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024

Yes, but: Cousins has a vested interest in the area. —Alexandria Sands, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing vested

• vested interest

Legal Definition

vested

adjective

vest·​ed ˈves-təd 

1

: fully and absolutely established as a right, benefit, or privilege : not dependent on any contingency or condition

specifically : not subject to forfeiture if employment terminates before retirement

vested pension benefits

2

: having a vested interest

a vested employee

a vested beneficiary