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

Most entrepreneurs have a vested interest in making their business successful for as long as possible. —John Hall, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026

That said, many have a vested interest in inflating their compensation, which makes for a delicate reporting exercise. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2026

Obviously, the state has a vested interest in assuring that there’s plenty of electricity available to power this major tax-generating sector. —Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026

Lane Kiffin may be gone from the Ole Miss sidelines, but the new LSU coach still has a vested interest in how his former team fares in the College Football Playoff. —Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 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