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1Vested interest — is a communication theory that seeks to explain how influences impact behaviors. Coined by William Crano, vested interest refers to the amount that an attitude object is deemed ally relevant by the attitude holder (Crano, 1995). Not to be… …
2vested — vest·ed / ves təd/ adj 1: fully and absolutely established as a right, benefit, or privilege: not dependent on any contingency or condition; specif: not subject to forfeiture if employment terminates before retirement vested pension benefits 2:… …
3vested interest — see interest 1 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. vested interest …
4vested remainder — see remainder Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. vested remainder …
5vested interest — ➔ interest * * * vested interest UK US noun [C] ► a strong reason for supporting a particular action which will give you a personal or financial advantage: a vested interest in sth »Leaks about a possible merger were traced back to the companies… …
6Vested — Vest ed, a. 1. Clothed; robed; wearing vestments. The vested priest. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) Not in a state of contingency or suspension; fixed; as, vested rights; vested interests. [1913 Webster] {Vested legacy} (Law), a legacy the right …
7Vested legacy — Vested Vest ed, a. 1. Clothed; robed; wearing vestments. The vested priest. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) Not in a state of contingency or suspension; fixed; as, vested rights; vested interests. [1913 Webster] {Vested legacy} (Law), a legacy… …
8Vested remainder — Vested Vest ed, a. 1. Clothed; robed; wearing vestments. The vested priest. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) Not in a state of contingency or suspension; fixed; as, vested rights; vested interests. [1913 Webster] {Vested legacy} (Law), a legacy… …
9veşted — VÉŞTED, Ă, veştezi, de, adj. 1. (Despre plante sau părţi ale lor) Care şi a pierdut prospeţimea, seva; ofilit. ♦ (Despre locuri, suprafeţe etc.) Pe care vegetaţia şi a pierdut prospeţimea, s a ofilit. ♦ fig. Lipsit de culoare, mohorât. 2. fig.… …
10vested right — n: a right belonging completely and unconditionally to a person as a property interest which cannot be impaired or taken away (as through retroactive legislation) without the consent of the owner Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam… …
