vested

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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

vested

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past tense and past participle of vest entry 2

Examples of vested in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

For employees with vested stock or options, this means a combination of liquidity and continued ownership in the company. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Puck staff with vested stock options will also get some liquidity in the deal, with the company expected to roll out a new equity incentive plan going forward. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

But Question 3 is written in intentionally misleading language so as to trick the voters into giving up their vested rights to free elections. — Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026

Costco has a vested interest in preserving that sense of belonging. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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