vested (adjective) – fully and unconditionally guaranteed as a legal right, benefit or privilege

(Pronounced ves-tid)

To remember the definition of the word vested, use the following mnemonic:

"Put on your bulletproof vest, you idiot! (vested) Having one is guaranteed to be of benefit."

Examples of vested (adjective) in a sentence

As a teacher she had a vested interest in ensuring the school's funding wasn't cut. 

As their leader he was vested with the final say in any decision.

The Kings vested power to declare war was one he utilised far too often.