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Definition vested interest in British English

vested interest noun

noun
/ˌvestɪd ˈɪntrəst/
1

a special reason for wanting things to happen in a particular way, because you will benefit from this

Example

Clearly, local businesses have a vested interest in seeing lower rates of crime against property.

Synonyms and related words
reason excuse point
1.1

people or organizations that have a vested interest in something

Example

Proposed controls on carbon emissions were opposed by powerful vested interests in the oil business.

Synonyms and related words
involvement participation intervention
Definition vested interest in British English