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

Meanwhile, it reports that hedge funds and banks have "hit out" at "Burnham's bid to ban non-compete clauses in work contracts".

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The prime minister sought to frame the announcement on non-compete clauses as part of a wider government pitch to boost innovative sectors of the economy.

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

Yes, a non-compete is legal if employees are “going to a competitor with specialized skills they gained on the job,” according to the New York Attorney General’s website.

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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