vest

a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes

clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments

become legally vested

The property vests in the trustees

place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons

She vested her vast fortune in her two sons

provide with power and authority

They vested the council with special rights