vested: meaning in law

An unconditional right of current or future enjoyment of title to and actual possession of property, whether personal or real. See also contingent. vested estate. See estate. vested interest. A current right or title to possess a thing, even though the actual possession may not take place until sometime in the future. vested remainder. A property in the estate of a deceased that is limited to a certain specified person, whose enjoyment of same may be deferred to some future time

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