Sentence example with the word 'vested'

vested

appareled, clad, deep-dyed, deep-set, embossed, firmly established, hooded, ingrown, old-line, rooted, togged, well-set

Definition adj. fixed and absolute and without contingency

Last update: September 9, 2015


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In 1679 the town received a charter from Charles II., and the corporation consisted of a mayor, two aldermen and 12 capital burgesses, until abolished by the Municipal Corporations Act of 1886, under which the property is now vested in seven trustees, one of whom is appointed by the lord of the manor, and there are also two aldermen and four elected members.   [Please select]

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A man vested in long white draperies confronted her.   [Please select]

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Executive, judicial, and legislative powers were all vested in his deputy governor at New York or in creatures appointed and controlled by him.   [Please select]

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The white-vested bulk of the orator barred the way; the kingly countenance of Horace P.   [Please select]

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"You have but one duty, John, and that lies in the interest of vested authority."   [Please select]

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Hence Ambrose was selected, not by the emperor but by the people, in whom was vested the right of election.   [Please select]

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Probably, had the whole power been vested with Admiral Vernon, his plans would have succeeded.   [Please select]

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