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

Green, who is a vested veteran by NFL standards, will not be subject to waivers if the Bills cut him next week. —Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025

Iran had a vested interest in shaping the government that would replace the Taliban. —Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025

The media has a right to request interviews and the public has a vested interest in learning about what goes on in the IG’s office. —Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025

Therefore, everyone should have a vested interest in closely following this newest Executive Order from Trump and what happens in order after it. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 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