vested interest 
vested interest
Definition
vested interest
noun
- an established right that cannot be eliminated, as to some future benefit
- close involvement in promoting personal advantage
- a number of groups cooperating or competing in pursuing selfish goals and exerting controlling influence, esp. the powerful persons and groups that own and control industry, business, etc.
vested interest
Synonyms
vested interest
n.
vested interest
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: Hunting people have the biggest vested interest in the survival of the species.
Adjective modifier
- powerful: There are powerful vested interests supporting the continuation of the TV License Fee ( the TV Tax ).
- big: Hunting people have the biggest vested interest in the survival of the species.
Preposition: in
- industry: In the meantime it was controlled by those with a vested interest in the industry.
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