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vested interest

noun

a special interest in an existing system, arrangement, or institution for particular personal reasons.
a permanent right given to an employee under a pension plan.
vested interests, the persons, groups, etc., who benefit the most from existing business or financial systems.

vested interest

noun

property law an existing and disposable right to the immediate or future possession and enjoyment of property
a strong personal concern in a state of affairs, system, etc, usually resulting in private gain
a person or group that has such an interest

vested interest

A phrase that indicates a deep personal (and possibly financial) interest in some political or economic proposal: “As a major stockholder of the Ford Motor Company, Senator Bilge had a vested interest in legislation restricting the import of Japanese autos.” The plural, vested interests, often refers to powerful, wealthy property holders: “His radical policies enraged vested interests.”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of vested interest¹

First recorded in 1810–20

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Idioms and Phrases

A personal stake in something, as in She has a vested interest in keeping the house in her name. This term, first recorded in 1818, uses vested in the sense of “established” or “secured.”

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Yet the power companies say Octopus has a vested interest too.

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When oligarchs with vested interests in certain agendas control the channels of communication, they have power over what we say, what we see and, by extension, what constitutes truth.

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"This shows how vested interests of powerful countries can influence decisions," an economist who didn't want to speak on the record told the BBC.

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This means individuals or companies who have a vested interest in the outcome of the deal as they may be impacted can have their say.

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There’s a vested interest in euphemizing and dismissing kindness itself.

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�� does vested interest mean?

A vested interest is a special interest in something due to a personal reason, especially the potential to benefit from the situationIf you didn’t study for a test and you ask your teacher to change the test date, you have a vested interest in their answer.A vested interest is a personal stake, often tied to money or power, as in I have a vested interest in you winning this match—I bet a lot of money on you!A company or organization can also have a vested interest, as in Tobacco companies have a vested interest in the prevention of any laws that would reduce smoking.The plural vested interests is used to refer to those people or organizations that will benefit from a system, arrangement, or situation.Example: As the owner of the company, Michelle had a vested interest in seeing it succeed.

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