vested

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: vest-ed (2)

English Definition

Fully and unconditionally guaranteed as a legal right, benefit, or privilege.

Example Sentence

He has a vested interest in this business.

US IPA /ˈves.tɪd/

UK IPA /ˈves.tɪd/

secured fixed established guaranteed entrenched

contingent temporary unsecured