(business) A call to potential providers of goods and/or services to register interest in supplying them. Commonly a document describing requirements or specifications and seeking information from potential providers that demonstrate their ability to meet those requirements.

(law) A situation in which an individual or legal entity in a position of trust (such as an attorney, investment advisor, broker, politician, executive, director, scientist or physician) has competing professional or personal interests.

plural of vested interest

Common good.

(film, literature) One who is of interest as a (potential) partner in love. / A romantic relationship; a romance. / (film, literature) A romantic plot or subplot in a film or book.

(law) An indefeasible right or title, distinguished from a contingent interest, which could be defeated (i.e. cease) if a certain event occurred.

(finance) The total number of contracts outstanding between market participants in a market for futures, options, or other derivatives.

(banking, finance) Interest, as on a loan or a bank account, that is calculated on the total on the principal plus accumulated unpaid interest.

One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.

The act of one caring for or one's interest over something.