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

Reality check: Visa has a vested interest in ensuring that fraud doesn't continue to target their customers or its own platforms. —Sam Sabin, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025

And since the league is owned by its players, everyone involved has a vested interest in its success. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025

Further, the United States would have a tangible vested interest in preventing a second Russian invasion from ever happening. —Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025

But the breadth and scope of the program means that every American has a vested interest in its success as well. —Brian Castrucci, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing vested

• vested interest

Rhymes for vested

• bested
• chested
• crested
• jested
• nested
• quested
• rested
• tested
• wrested
• arrested
• attested
• congested

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