vested

UK
/ˈvɛstɪd/
US
/ˈvɛstɪd/

Translations

vestedadjective
more vested
Comp.
most vested
Super.
UK
/ˈvɛstɪd/
US
/ˈvɛstɪd/
acquisDroit; se dit d’un droit ou d’un intérêt devenu définitif et irrévocable.
After five years of employment, her pension benefits are fully vested.
Après cinq ans d’emploi, ses droits à pension sont pleinement acquis.
Additional translations
vêtuStyle soutenu; surtout pour des vêtements officiels ou cérémoniels.
vestverb

vested

Past Simple

vested
Past Simple
vested
Past Participle
vesting
Gerund
UK
/vɛst/
US
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conférerSurtout dans un contexte juridique ou institutionnel.
The board decided to vest the authority to make financial decisions in the new manager.
Le conseil a décidé de conférer au nouveau directeur le pouvoir de prendre des décisions financières.
vêtirS'emploie surtout dans un registre soutenu ou liturgique.
The bishop was vested in his ceremonial robes for the service.
L'évêque était vêtu de ses habits de cérémonie pour l'office.
devenir acquisSens juridique : un droit ou un avantage devient définitivement acquis.
After five years of service, employees vest in the company's retirement plan.
Après cinq ans de service, les employés voient leurs droits devenir acquis dans le plan de retraite de l'entreprise.

Definitions

vestedadjective
Having a particular right or interest in something, especially a legal right or interest that is guaranteed and cannot be taken away.
She has a vested interest in the success of the project, as her promotion depends on it.
Dressed in a particular type of clothing, especially formal or ceremonial attire.
The officials were vested in their ceremonial robes for the inauguration.
Law: Having become legally enforceable or unconditional; fully secured and not liable to forfeiture.
After five years of employment, her pension benefits are fully vested.
vestverb
To confer or bestow a power, right, or property on someone.
The board decided to vest the authority to make financial decisions in the new manager.
To become legally entitled to a future benefit, such as a pension, after meeting certain conditions.
After five years of service, employees vest in the company's retirement plan.
To clothe or dress, especially in ceremonial or official garments.
The bishop was vested in his ceremonial robes for the service.