vest in interest

verb

To devolve as matter of right without reference to immediate right of possession.

Meanings

verbvest in interest (third-person singular simple present vests in interest, present participle vesting in interest, simple past and past participle vested in interest)

present singular third person vests in interest · participle present vesting in interest · participle past vested in interest · past vested in interest

  1. lawTo devolve as matter of right without reference to immediate right of possession.
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