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

To the opening up of a rift from nature so absolute that economics and vested interests float free from measurable reality. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

In June, Hollywood commissioners approved a resolution confirming the owner has a vested right to build 398 residential units on the site. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

There is nobody else at his level who has a more vested interest in Google succeeding. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

In a statement Friday, Raman said that much of Bass’ financial support comes from vested interests. — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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