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Dressed or clothed, especially in vestments
“The Pope, vested in mitre and cope, is greeted by a newly created Cardinal.”
Legally or lawfully absolute, with no contingencies
“The judge ruled that the vested rights of the property owner were infringed upon by the government's decision.”
Conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules
Chosen or nominated as good or suitable for a given title or position
Not subject to legal discovery due to a protected status
Past tense for to confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone
“Those political philosophies and religions that vest supreme authority in the individual are far more difficult to organize than those that can evoke some higher power.”
Past tense for to give or award something to someone, especially publicly or formally
“A stick-thin girl with blonde hair, her floaty manner led Chrissie to vest her with the power of mind-reading.”
Past tense for to bestow legal or official authority to
“His position, however, did not vest him with the authority to bring about a radical change of the foreign policy.”
Past tense for to permit or authorize someone to do something
Past tense for to be related, applicable or appropriate to
Past tense for to dress in (especially fine) clothes
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