Standard Lemma guide

non-compete

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Describing a contractual clause that prevents a person or company from competing with another, especially with a former employer or partner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: law

Examples

  • You will need to sign a non-compete agreement, of course.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Such a clause; such a contract.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: noncompete clause, NCC

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: clause, contract

History

Etymology

From non- + compete.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kilpailukielto- — describing contractual clause
  • French: de non-concurrence — describing contractual clause
  • Italian: di non concorrenza — describing contractual clause
  • Spanish: de no competencia — describing contractual clause
  • Finnish: kilpailukieltolauseke — contractual clause
  • Polish: zakaz konkurencji — contractual clause
  • Polish: lojalka — contractual clause