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vested interest
vested interest Vested interest is a personal stake in an issue or object, meaning it matters to someone because they expect important consequences for themselves.
Vested interest is a personal stake in an issue or object, meaning it matters to someone because they expect important consequences for themselves. In psychology, when an attitude has this kind of personal relevance, it is more likely to be reflected in behavior.