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  • past participle of vest.
  • past tense form of vest.
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vested

[ves-tid] / ˈvɛs tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
clothed
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ADJECTIVE
absolute
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Unauthorized distributions can disqualify a plan, causing severe financial consequences, including immediate income taxes and any applicable penalties for employees on their vested balances.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

“All the parties have a vested interest in honesty, and in a good user experience.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

While a fifth of these vested by the end of 2024, Summit modified the terms last year so that Soni will earn the remaining options over time, provided he remains employed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Seagate CEO and CTO sold shares on June 12 as “sell-to-cover” transactions to meet tax obligations from vested restricted stock units.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

Civilian supervision was vested in an Atomic Energy Commission comprising five presidential appointees.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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