Vest in

phrasal verb

To give control or power to someone.

The power to make the decisions is vested in the board of directors.
Visual representation of "vest in" - to give control or power to someone

Often appears as...

  • vested in authority
  • vested in power

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

phrasal verb

To give someone legal rights or powers.

Ownership of the property is vested in the leaseholder.
Visual representation of "vest in" - to give someone legal rights or powers

Often appears as...

  • vested in the owner
  • vested in the trustee
phrasal verb

To give someone something like a right or privilege.

Voting rights were vested in citizens over the age of 18.
Visual representation of "vest in" - to give someone something like a right or privilege.

Often appears as...

  • vested in citizens
  • vested in members
phrasal verb

To give control or power to someone.

The power to make the decisions is vested in the board of directors.
Visual representation of "vest in" - to give control or power to someone

Often appears as...

  • vested in authority
  • vested in power

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

phrasal verb

To give someone legal rights or powers.

Ownership of the property is vested in the leaseholder.
Visual representation of "vest in" - to give someone legal rights or powers

Often appears as...

  • vested in the owner
  • vested in the trustee
phrasal verb

To give someone something like a right or privilege.

Voting rights were vested in citizens over the age of 18.
Visual representation of "vest in" - to give someone something like a right or privilege.

Often appears as...

  • vested in citizens
  • vested in members
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "vest in"
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Authority Implication

Indicates someone being officially granted control or power in an organization or group.

Illustration for Authority Implication
The final approval is vested in the committee.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Implicit Trust

Suggests a high level of trust placed in the person or group being vested with power.

Illustration for Implicit Trust
The community's trust is vested in the local council.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Transferable

Power vested in a person or group is typically non-transferable, unless specified.

Illustration for Not Transferable
Leadership is vested in her, she can't just delegate it.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Authority Implication

Indicates someone being officially granted control or power in an organization or group.

Illustration for Authority Implication
The final approval is vested in the committee.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Implicit Trust

Suggests a high level of trust placed in the person or group being vested with power.

Illustration for Implicit Trust
The community's trust is vested in the local council.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Transferable

Power vested in a person or group is typically non-transferable, unless specified.

Illustration for Not Transferable
Leadership is vested in her, she can't just delegate it.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Authority Implication

Indicates someone being officially granted control or power in an organization or group.

Illustration for Authority Implication
The final approval is vested in the committee.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Implicit Trust

Suggests a high level of trust placed in the person or group being vested with power.

Illustration for Implicit Trust
The community's trust is vested in the local council.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Transferable

Power vested in a person or group is typically non-transferable, unless specified.

Illustration for Not Transferable
Leadership is vested in her, she can't just delegate it.
Visual representation of the word "Vest in"

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