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Vested vs Approved - What's the difference?

vested | approved | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between vested and approved

is that vested is settled, fixed or absolute, with no contingencies while approved is having received approval.

As verbs the difference between vested and approved

is that vested is past tense of vest while approved is past tense of approve.

vested

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (legal) Settled, fixed or absolute, with no contingencies.
    • (en)
  • Dressed or clothed, especially in vestments.
    • The Pope, vested in mitre and cope, is greeted by a newly created Cardinal.

    Derived terms

    * vested interest

    Verb

    (head)
  • (vest)

    • approved

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Having received approval.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (approve)