vested in interest
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vested interest — see interest 1 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. vested interest … Law dictionary
estate vested in interest — See vested estate … Ballentine's law dictionary
vested — Fixed; accrued; settled; absolute; complete. Having the character or given the rights of absolute ownership; not contingent; not subject to be defeated by a condition precedent. Rights are vested when right to enjoyment, present or prospective,… … Black's law dictionary
vested estate — An absolute, unconditional, and indefeasible interest. 57 Am J1st Wills § 1230. An estate which is not contingent or expectant; an estate carrying a fixed right of present or future enjoyment. 28 Am J2d Est § 6. An estate which gives a certain… … Ballentine's law dictionary
interest in property — In the broader sense of the term, ownership of a particular property, whether of the full or a lesser interest. More precisely, a right in or to property which is less than ownership or title, 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 825. A right less than an… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Vested interest — is a communication theory that seeks to explain how influences impact behaviors. Coined by William Crano, vested interest refers to the amount that an attitude object is deemed ally relevant by the attitude holder (Crano, 1995). Not to be… … Wikipedia
vested interest — ➔ interest * * * vested interest UK US noun [C] ► a strong reason for supporting a particular action which will give you a personal or financial advantage: a vested interest in sth »Leaks about a possible merger were traced back to the companies… … Financial and business terms
vested — vest·ed / ves təd/ adj 1: fully and absolutely established as a right, benefit, or privilege: not dependent on any contingency or condition; specif: not subject to forfeiture if employment terminates before retirement vested pension benefits 2:… … Law dictionary
vested remainder — see remainder Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. vested remainder … Law dictionary
vested interest — vested interests N VAR: usu N in n/ ing 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… … English dictionary
