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vest

Definition

  • noun: a sleeveless piece of clothing with buttons down the front that is worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket
  • noun: a loose outer garment
  • verb: to place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority
  • verb: to give (someone) the legal right or power to do something or to own land or property
  • synonyms: robe, vestment, dress

Examples

  • 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.

  • She has a 'vested interest' in seeing the business sold, as she'll make a profit from the sale.

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Movie quotes

  • (..) Namaste. Okay, first of all, mate, thanks for sharing your unique perspective on things. Again. But, just for now, why don't you try on some positivity, eh? A little positivity might go with that vest. Okay, fine. I'm positive you all are going to get eaten. -Hug time! -It is hug time. Hug time! (..)
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