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vested interest

vest·ed in·ter·est (plural vest·ed in·ter·ests)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. special interest: a special concern in maintaining or promoting an issue or situation for reasons of private gain

2. person or group having special interest: a person or group with a vested interest in maintaining or promoting something ( often used in the plural )

3. law right to possess something: a right to the present or future possession of property

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