Vest with

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verb

To give someone power, authority or the legal right to do something.

The new law vests authority with local councils to regulate the trade.
Visual representation of "vest with" - To give someone power, authority or the legal right to do something.

Often appears as...

  • vest power with
  • vest authority with

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Formal

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Institutional Power

Used when granting decision-making capabilities, typically within organizations or governmental bodies.

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The new statute vests with the board the authority to approve mergers.
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Not Personal

This phrasing is almost always used in formal contexts and usually refers to roles, not individual privileges.

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The charter vests with the committee the power to allocate funds.
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Legal and Formal

'Vest with' is most appropriate in legal, official or formal documents, speeches, and discussions.

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The act vests with the regulators the power to enforce compliance.
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