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

This evolving dynamic suggests that Trump may now have a vested interest in seeing fair weather in critical swing states including Michigan and Wisconsin. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Advertisement Northern Data, in particular, has a vested interest in sustainably powering AI — both for itself and for clients. —Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 5 Nov. 2024

Google definitely has a vested interest in making sure the next Gemini model is trained on the best possible data. —New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024

These individuals already have a vested interest in the area and may be looking to expand their holdings. —James Nelson, Forbes, 23 Oct. 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