Phrasal Verbs
(of power, property, etc.) to belong to someone or something legally In the case of bankruptcy, the property shall vest in the trustee.
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- 1to give someone the legal right or power to do something Overall authority is vested in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is vested with overall authority.
- 2to make someone the legal owner of land or property