Level800
adjective (形容詞)
vested
確定した、既得の；（権利などが）与えられた、帰属する
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは特に「vested interest (既得権益)」や「vested rights (既得権)」といった形で、法律や契約、ビジネスの文脈で登場します。権利が確定している状態を表します。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
established
guaranteed
inherent
conferred
📝 Business Examples
Employees have a vested interest in the company's success through their stock options.
従業員はストックオプションを通じて会社の成功に既得権益を持っている。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "vested"
The pension plan ensures that employees have _______ benefits after five years of service.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 5年間の勤務後、従業員には「確定した」年金給付がある、という文脈です。
English: Vested benefits are those that are guaranteed and cannot be taken away.
English: Vested benefits are those that are guaranteed and cannot be taken away.
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