Pronunciation: /ˈvɛstɪd/
verb past tense of vest, meaning to give someone the legal right or power to do something
A1 She vested all her savings in the stock market.
A2 He vested his authority in the board of directors.
B1 The company vested ownership of the property in the employees.
B2 The government vested control of the project in the local authorities.
C1 The CEO vested decision-making power in the executive team.
C2 The trust vested management of the fund in a reputable financial institution.
adjective having a special right, power, or privilege
A1 She has a vested interest in the success of the project.
A2 The company offers a vested retirement plan for its employees.
B1 The board members have vested authority in making important decisions.
B2 The CEO has a vested stake in the company's performance.
C1 The judge's vested interests could potentially compromise the fairness of the trial.
C2 The politician's vested power allows them to influence policy decisions.
formal The company offers a vested interest in the business to all employees after a certain period of time.
informal I finally have a vested stake in this project after putting in so much effort.
slang I've got some skin in the game now that I'm vested in this deal.
figurative Her vested emotions in the outcome of the election were evident in her passionate speech.
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