/ves"tid/ , adj.
1. held completely, permanently, and inalienably: vested rights.
2. protected or established by law, commitment, tradition, ownership, etc.: vested contributions to a fund.
3. clothed or robed, esp. in ecclesiastical vestments: a vested priest.
4. having a vest; sold with a vest: a vested suit.
[ 1665-75; VEST + -ED 2 ]