Meaning & use
vested
Legally guaranteed, especially describing a right, interest, or benefit that cannot easily be taken away.
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Employees become fully vested in the retirement plan after five years of service.
As a major shareholder, she has a vested interest in the company's success.
A note on using this word
'Vested interest' is the most common collocation, meaning a personal stake in an outcome, often implying the person may not be fully objective.
Words with a similar meaning
guaranteedestablished
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