2vest verb
vests; vest·ed; vest·ing [+ obj] formal : to give (someone) the legal right or power to do something or to own land or property
▪ Congress is vested with the power to declare war. = The power to declare war is vested in Congress. ▪ After five years, you'll be fully vested in the company pension plan. [=you will have earned the right to get a full pension when you retire]
▪ Congress is vested with the power to declare war. = The power to declare war is vested in Congress. ▪ After five years, you'll be fully vested in the company pension plan. [=you will have earned the right to get a full pension when you retire]
