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

Watching the game means being an active member from both a social and personal vested standpoint. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Why does the mayor not see that the interests of corporations often align with the people who work for them and have a vested interest in their ongoing health? — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Losing union membership does not prohibit anyone from performing, and under federal labor laws, vested members of the union are guaranteed retirement benefits, including a pension. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 July 2026

That's because people like Hill have a vested interest in keeping racial grievance at the center of the conversation. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 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