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    vested interest
    /ˌvɛstɪd ˈɪntrɛst/

    noun

    • 1. a personal reason for involvement in an undertaking or situation, especially an expectation of financial or other gain: "banks have a vested interest in the growth of their customers"
    • 2. an interest (usually in land or money held in trust) recognized as belonging to a particular person.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVESTED INTEREST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    VESTED INTEREST definition: 1. a strong personal interest in something because you could get an advantage from it: 2. people…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › vested interestVested interest Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of VESTED INTEREST is an interest (such as a title to an estate) carrying a legal right of present or future enjoyment; specifically : a right vested in an employee under a pension plan. How to use vested interest in a sentence.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVESTED INTEREST definition and meaning | Collins English...

    If you have a vested interest in something, you have a very strong reason for acting in a particular way, for example to protect your money, power, or reputation. Only those with vested interests in the current system could ignore the need for change.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › vested-interestVESTED INTEREST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A vested interest is a personal stake, often tied to money or power, as in I have a vested interest in you winning this match—I bet a lot of money on you! A company or organization can also have a vested interest, as in Tobacco companies have a vested interest in the prevention of any laws that would reduce smoking.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVESTED INTERESTS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    VESTED INTERESTS definition: 1. people or organizations who have a financial or personal interest in a business, company, or…. Learn more.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvested interest - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    vested interest (in something) a personal reason for wanting something to happen, especially because you get some advantage from it. They have a vested interest in keeping the club as exclusive as possible. Vested interests (= people with a vested interest) are opposing the plan.

  8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › vested-interestvested interest | meaning of vested interest in Longman...

    vested interest meaning, definition, what is vested interest: a strong reason for wanting something to...: Learn more.

  9. www.investopedia.com › terms › vWhat Is a Vested Interest in Financial Parlance? - Investopedia

    Jul 1, 2024 · A vested interest refers to an individual's own stake in an investment or project, especially where a financial gain or loss is possible. In financial...

  10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › vestedVested interest Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    VESTED INTEREST meaning: a personal or private reason for wanting something to be done or to happen.

  11. corporatefinanceinstitute.com › resources › managementVested Interest - Overview, Vesting Period, and Uses

    Vested interest refers to an entity’s personal involvement in a business project, an investment, or the outcome of a given situation. A vested interest does not necessarily include the transfer of custody or possession of that asset immediately.