Vested - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈvestəd|  American pronunciation of the word vested
Brit.  |ˈvestɪd|  British pronunciation of the word vested
- this word is a past tense form of the verb to vest
- this word is a past participle form of the verb to vest

adjective

- fixed and absolute and without contingency
a vested right

Extra examples

The power to impose taxes is vested in Congress.

Shareholders have a vested right to 10% per annum.

He only took the job to get vested in the pension fund.

...“By the power vested in me by the state,” intoned the minister, “I now pronounce that you are married”...

The Indian Government was vested with the power of sovereignty.

The Church in the Middle Ages was vested with the greatest power.

A priest, vested in surplice.

Since he owns the strip of land, Cook has a vested interest in the project being approved.

The proposal faces tough opposition from powerful vested interests.

They vested the council with special rights

She vested her vast fortune in her two sons

...vested the power to access their retirement accounts with their attorney...

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