Definition of vested

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Vested (a.) Not in a state of contingency or suspension; fixed; as, vested rights; vested interests..

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Flambeau :: Flambeau (n.) A flaming torch, esp. one made by combining together a number of thick wicks invested with a quick-burning substance (anciently, perhaps, wax; in modern times, pitch or the like); hence, any torch..
King :: King (n.) A chief ruler; a sovereign; one invested with supreme authority over a nation, country, or tribe, usually by hereditary succession; a monarch; a prince..
Inalienably :: Inalienably (adv.) In a manner that forbids alienation; as, rights inalienably vested..
Age :: Age (n.) The time of life at which some particular power or capacity is understood to become vested; as, the age of consent; the age of discretion..
Legislature :: Legislature (n.) The body of persons in a state or kingdom invested with power to make and repeal laws; a legislative body.
Private :: Private (a.) Not invested with, or engaged in, public office or employment; as, a private citizen; private life..
Power :: Power (n.) An authority enabling a person to dispose of an interest vested either in himself or in another person; ownership by appointment.
Disembodied :: Disembodied (a.) Divested of a body; ceased to be corporal; incorporeal.
Dictator :: Dictator (n.) One invested with absolute authority; especially, a magistrate created in times of exigence and distress, and invested with unlimited power..
Fee :: Fee (n.) An estate of inheritance supposed to be held either mediately or immediately from the sovereign, and absolutely vested in the owner..
Power :: Power (n.) Hence, vested authority to act in a given case; as, the business was referred to a committee with power..
Haloed :: Haloed (a.) Surrounded with a halo; invested with an ideal glory; glorified.
Capitalist :: Capitalist (n.) One who has capital; one who has money for investment, or money invested; esp. a person of large property, which is employed in business..
Episcopal :: Episcopal (a.) Belonging to, or vested in, bishops; as, episcopal jurisdiction or authority; the episcopal system..
Divested :: Divested (imp. & p. p.) of Dives.
Seigneurial :: Seigneurial (a.) Vested with large powers; independent.
Officer :: Officer (n.) One who holds an office; a person lawfully invested with an office, whether civil, military, or ecclesiastical; as, a church officer; a police officer; a staff officer..
Officially :: Officially (adv.) By the proper officer; by virtue of the proper authority; in pursuance of the special powers vested in an officer or office; as, accounts or reports officially vertified or rendered; letters officially communicated; persons officially notified..
Governor :: Governor (n.) One who governs; especially, one who is invested with the supreme executive authority in a State; a chief ruler or magistrate; as, the governor of Pennsylvania..
Investment :: Investment (n.) The laying out of money in the purchase of some species of property; the amount of money invested, or that in which money is invested..
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