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restrictive covenant

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

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noun

Meaning 1

An agreement between parties limiting or restricting the use of land owned by one of the parties.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

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noun

Meaning 2

A noncompete agreement

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

Examples

  • 2019, Paul Greco, "How To Make Sure Restrictive Covenants Survive A Restructuring", Life Science Leader, VertMarkets. Careful to protect the goodwill it is developing with these providers, the life sciences company decides to use restrictive covenants — i.e., noncompetes, in the popular vernacular — to ensure the sales reps cannot compete for a period of time after changing jobs and potentially transfer the value of burgeoning customer relationships to some new employer.

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  • Spanish: pacto restrictivo — agreement