Definition of Vested
rights, benefits, or privileges that are typically inherent or legally guaranteed
Examples of Vested in a sentence
During serfdom, all power was vested in the noble class and those of lower lineage lacked rights, benefits, and functioned as menial laborers. 🔊
Many people think that the power of the United States is entirely vested in the President, but a system of checks and balances placed power between three branches of government. 🔊
Citizens of the United States have the vested right to freedom of speech. 🔊
Miranda Rights are a series of vested legal necessities that each individual is entitled to upon arrest. 🔊
Priests possess the vested power to marry those who wish to be wed. 🔊
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