vested

Definitions

Secured in the possession of or assigned to a person.

Established or settled as a fixed right or interest, especially one that cannot be taken away.

Clothed or attired, typically in ceremonial robes or vestments.

Examples

The employees have a vested interest in the company's success because they own stock options.

He has a vested right to the property according to the terms of his grandfather's will.

Synonyms

guaranteed established settled entrenched secured fixed confirmed

Antonyms

contingent uncertain provisional temporary unsecured conditional fluctuating