non-compete

American  

[nahn-kuhm-peet] / ˌnɑn kəmˈpit /

noun

1. Business. an agreement, contractual clause, or provision that binds one party to refrain from working for or with a competitor of the other.

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adjective

1. Business. relating to or constituting an agreement, contractual clause or provision that binds one party to refrain from working for or with a competitor of the other.

Other Word Forms

• non-competing
  noun
• non-competition
  noun

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

non-compete

Referencing a landmark 1995 court ruling that is credited with revolutionising the football transfer market in Europe, he said he hoped reining in non-compete clauses could prove the "Bosman ruling for the innovation sector".

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's government had been exploring possible restrictions on non-compete clauses since late last year, including a total ban, banning them above a certain salary threshold, or limiting how long they can last.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

D2 accused her of violating a non-compete and said she owed $14,327.50 of her earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

New York has actually gone back and forth about whether non-compete agreements are legal.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

Deborah had planned her Garden debut to mark her victorious return once her “Late Night” non-compete expired.

From Salon ● May 29, 2026

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