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
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Michelle L. Quinn,
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26 June 2026
But of course, Hoffman has a vested interest in arguing each of these positions.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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27 May 2026
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
But of course, Hoffman has a vested interest in arguing each of these positions.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
That's because people like Hill have a vested interest in keeping racial grievance at the center of the conversation.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
In an increasingly competitive jobs market, employers have a vested interest in keeping their workforce fit and healthy to get the best from them.
—
John Graham Harper,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Vested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vested. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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
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