vested

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See also: veșted

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛstɪd/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛstɪd

Adjective

vested (comparative more vested, superlative most vested)

  1. (law) Settled, fixed or absolute, with no contingencies.
    All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.
  2. Dressed or clothed, especially in vestments.
    The Pope, vested in mitre and cope, is greeted by a newly created Cardinal.

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vested

  1. simple past and past participle of vest

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