Definition of "vested" in англійська

adjective

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.

verb

1. simple past and past participle of vest