Vested Interest
/ˈvɛstɪd ˈɪntrɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal right or interest in property or a legal benefit that is secured and cannot be revoked or taken away.
The employee has a vested interest in the pension plan after five years of service.
- (n.) A personal stake or concern in an outcome or transaction, often implying a potential conflict of interest.
The judge recused herself due to a vested interest in the case.
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- vested interests
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Commentary
Use 'vested interest' to specify rights or stakes that are legally secured or personal stakes influencing impartiality.
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