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[Medieval Latin investire<\/i>, from Latin, to clothe, from in-<\/i> in + vestis<\/i> garment]
1<\/b> :<\/b> to install in an office or position
2 a<\/b> :<\/b> to furnish with or formally grant power or authority
b<\/b> :<\/b> to grant someone control or authority over
:<\/b> vest <\/a>
vb [Italian investire<\/i> to clothe, invest money, from Latin, to clothe]
vt<\/i>
1<\/b> :<\/b> to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return
2<\/b> :<\/b> to make use of for future benefits or advantages
vi<\/i>
:<\/b> to commit funds or purchase something of intrinsic value for future gain
:<\/b> make an investment often used with in<\/i> [ing<\/i> in precious metals]
in·ves·tor n<\/i>
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Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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