vested

adjective vest·ed \ ˈve-stəd \

Updated on: 15 Apr 2018

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

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As of Tuesday, Miller's vested share in the stock, Andeavor Logistics LP, was worth $4.1 million.

— anne ryman, azcentral, "Sean Miller to forfeit $1 million if criminally charged or found guilty of NCAA violation," 3 Apr. 2018
For one year, a team can contact a vested veteran before teams have been notified of the player's termination via the player personnel notice if the player was not placed on waivers and the team releasing the player has publicly announced it.

— khadrice rollins, SI.com, "All the Changes to the NFL's Rules for Next Season: New Rules, Bylaws and Resolution for 2018," 28 Mar. 2018
The plan would deliver vested stock to Musk in multiple increments as the company approaches $650 billion in market value and hits other financial milestones.

— nathan bomey, USA TODAY, "Billions for Elon Musk? Tesla investors are OK with pay plan," 21 Mar. 2018
His vested stock options under the second identity were worth $214 million.

— caralynn lippo, Redbook, "10 Divorce Lawyers Reveal the Most Insane Secrets Couples Have Hidden from One Another," 13 Mar. 2017
Three days later, a Monday, Ying exercised all of his vested options to buy Equifax shares, and then sold them immediately.

— stacy cowley, BostonGlobe.com, "Ex-Equifax executive charged with insider trading tied to ’17 breach," 15 Mar. 2018
Three days later, a Monday, Mr. Ying exercised all of his vested options to buy Equifax shares, and then sold them immediately.

— stacy cowley, New York Times, "Ex-Equifax Executive Charged With Insider Trading Tied to ’17 Breach," 14 Mar. 2018
Existing management seems too vested in its current priorities to seek out a different path, and with a board of directors that has little to no knowledge of the industry, Harley cannot effectively challenge the status quo.

— rich duprey, USA TODAY, "Harley-Davidson is a victim of its own success," 8 Mar. 2018
Youths are invited to voice their concerns on the issues of segregation, safety and youth employment opportunities to a panel of experts, city leaders, nonprofits, youth leaders and others who have a vested stake in the community.

— james e. causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Where I live' forum March 9 to focus on youth," 13 Feb. 2018

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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

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