1British an undergarment worn on the upper part of the body, typically having no sleeves.
2a garment worn on the upper part of the body for a particular purpose:a running vesta bulletproof vest
3US & Australian a waistcoat or sleeveless jacket.
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1 [with object] (usually be vested in) confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone:executive power is vested in the President
(usually be vested with) give (someone) the legal right to power, property, etc.:the local planning authorities are vested with powers to regulate land use and development
[no object] (vest in) (of power, property, etc.) come into the possession of:the bankrupt’s property vests in his trustee
2 [no object] (of a chorister or member of the clergy) put on vestments:he approaches the altar to vest for Mass
[with object] literary dress (someone):the Speaker vested him with a rich purple robe
