Immediate Vesting

/ɪˈmiːdiət ˈvɛstɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The immediate and full acquisition of legal rights or title, especially in property or benefits, without any waiting period or contingency.
    Upon the grant, the beneficiary's immediate vesting of the trust assets occurred.

Forms

  • immediate vesting

Commentary

Immediate vesting contrasts with contingent or deferred vesting, highlighting that rights or interests are irrevocably secured at once.

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