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

Considering the supply chain traceability and compliance platform’s vested interest in interoperability, TrusTrace is excited to get started. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 7 Feb. 2025

The simplest case would be the USA, where many people get their information from non-verified platforms or from those with a vested economic interest in the algorithms set to promote popularity rather than factuality. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025

Many were business owners who had a vested interest in reopening the state. —Katie Scofield, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025

This should activate anyone with a vested interest in resisting authoritarianism. —Trans Formations Project, Them, 24 Jan. 2025

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