vested

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adjective

vest·​ed ˈve-stəd How to pronounce vested (audio)
Synonyms of vested
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

vested

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past tense and past participle of vest entry 2

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The others asserted vested development rights and reliance on county representations, leaving only the comprehensive plan challenge, which asserted that commissioners wrongly rejected housing that complied with the county’s growth policies. — Sarah Kinbar, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 More than one source notes that the union might have a vested interest in this issue particularly because its current president, Sean Astin, is a former child actor himself. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026 The finance industry has a vested interest in steering you toward certain ways of managing your money, and that typically means selling you products, like loans. — Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026 With the pristine natural setting, every visitor is likely to feel a vested interest in supporting the brand’s eco-efforts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vested

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First Known Use

Adjective

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of vested was in 1766

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vested

adjective
vest·​ed ˈves-təd How to pronounce vested (audio)
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

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