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vested interest in German

vested interest in German is ersessenes Recht, erworbenes Recht, gesteigertes Interesse — vested interest means a personal stake in how something turns out, which gives you a reason to argue for a particular outcome and may make your advice unreliable.

vested interest in German

ersessenes Recht
noun
(legal) An indefeasible right or title, distinguished from a contingent interest, which could be defeated (i.e. cease) if a certain event occurred.
erworbenes Recht
noun
(legal) An indefeasible right or title, distinguished from a contingent interest, which could be defeated (i.e. cease) if a certain event occurred.
gesteigertes Interesse
noun
An exceptionally strong interest in protecting or promoting something to one's own advantage.

What does "vested interest" mean?

  1. noun A personal stake in how something turns out, which gives you a reason to argue for a particular outcome and may make your advice unreliable.
    "He has a vested interest in the merger going ahead, so treat his figures carefully."
  2. noun A group or organisation that benefits from an existing arrangement and works to keep it in place. Usually plural.
    "Reform was blocked by the vested interests of the industry."
  3. noun In law, a present and absolute right to future property or benefits, which cannot be taken away.
    "After five years the employee has a vested interest in the pension scheme."
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vested interest in a sentence

  • He has a vested interest in the merger going ahead, so treat his figures carefully.
  • Disclose any vested interest before joining the review panel.
  • Reform was blocked by the vested interests of the industry.
  • After five years the employee has a vested interest in the pension scheme.

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What is "vested interest" in German?

"vested interest" in German is ersessenes Recht, erworbenes Recht, gesteigertes Interesse. vested interest means: A personal stake in how something turns out, which gives you a reason to argue for a particular outcome and may make your advice unreliable.

How do you use "vested interest" in a sentence?

Example: "He has a vested interest in the merger going ahead, so treat his figures carefully." In German, "vested interest" is ersessenes Recht, erworbenes Recht, gesteigertes Interesse.

Are there other ways to say "vested interest" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "vested interest": ersessenes Recht, erworbenes Recht, gesteigertes Interesse.

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