Vested Interest

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛstɪd ˈɪntrɪst/

Definitions of vested interest

noun A personal stake or involvement in an undertaking or situation, especially one with an expectation of financial gain

Example Sentences

A1 She has a vested interest in the success of the company.

A2 The students showed a vested interest in the outcome of the project.

B1 As a shareholder, he has a vested interest in the company's performance.

B2 The politician's vested interest in the proposed legislation was evident.

C1 The CEO's vested interest in the merger was questioned by the board.

C2 The judge recused himself from the case due to a vested interest in the outcome.

Examples of vested interest in a Sentence

formal The board members have a vested interest in the success of the company.

informal She has a vested interest in making sure the project goes smoothly.

slang I've got a vested interest in seeing my favorite team win the game.

figurative He had a vested interest in keeping the secret hidden.

Grammatical Forms of vested interest

• past tense: vested interested
• plural: vested interests
• comparative: more vested
• superlative: most vested
• present tense: vests interest
• future tense: will have vested interest
• perfect tense: has had vested interest
• continuous tense: is having vested interest
• singular: vested interest
• positive degree: vested interest
• infinitive: to vest interest
• gerund: vesting interest
• participle: vesting interest

Origin and Evolution of vested interest

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'vested interest' originated from the legal concept of having a fixed right or claim to something, typically a financial interest.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'vested interest' has come to refer to any personal stake or involvement in a particular situation or outcome, beyond just financial interests.