Only you can prevent house fires â or at least greatly lower the risk by keeping an eye out for these warning signs of trouble. (Photo: Thomas Skjaeveland/Shutterstock) Electrical malfunctions cause more than 50,000 house fires each year, according to Electrical Safety Foundation International. The majority can be prevented. To protect your own home, start by checking your fuse box or breaker panel for the date of your last inspection.
Legal Definition of vested. 1 : fully and absolutely established as a right, benefit, or privilege : not dependent on any contingency or condition; specifically : not subject to forfeiture if employment terminates before retirement vested pension benefits.
Vested vs Invested â¢ Invested means having put in time, effort, or money into something for a favorable result. â¢ Vested means protected by law such as power vested in someone. â¢ Vested interest means special reason that makes a person biased towards something. â¢ Something vested is inalienable, complete, and permanent. â¢ A teacher invests his time and effort on his pupil. â¢ Personal stake in something makes one biased towards it, and it is said that he has vested interests.