non-competition

American  

[nahn-kahm-pi-tish-uhn] / ˌnɑnˌkɑm pɪˈtɪʃ ən /

noun

1. the act or practice of refraining from competition; absence of competition.

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adjective

1. Business. non-compete.

Example Sentences

Despite being appointed in August, Kroes only began his role last month because of a non-competition clause in his contract at previous club AZ Alkmaar, where he was director of international football strategy.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024

More female-directed films have been selected in the non-competition slots and the Un Certain Regard section, bringing the total of female film-makers in the official selection to 13.

From The Guardian • Apr. 18, 2019

The rule taking effect Monday is part of a major revamp of state law covering non-competition agreements and protection of trade secrets.

From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2018

“A Star Is Born” screened in a non-competition slot at the Venice festival which runs to Sept 8.

From Reuters • Aug. 31, 2018

When the World Golf Hall of Fame announced the 2015 induction class of Mark O'Meara, Laura Davies, David Graham and, in the lifetime non-competition category, course architect A.W.

From Golf Digest • Oct. 22, 2014