noncompeteとは 意味・読み方・使い方

形容詞

noncompete ‎(not comparable)

1. (law) Of or pertaining to a commitment not to engage in competition with another party

   You will need to sign a noncompete agreement, of course.

   • 2007 January 4, Eric Dash, “An Ousted Chief’s Going-Away Pay Is Seen by Many as Typically Excessive”, in New York Times^[1]:

     Mr. Nardelli also stands to receive another $18 million in “other entitlements,” which […] will be paid over the next four years so long as he does not violate a noncompete contract.

   • 2007 May 2, Bloomberg News, “Hollinger Money Diverted Improperly, Ex-Director Says”, in New York Times^[2]:

     They are accused of keeping noncompete payments from buyers that should have gone to Hollinger.

派生語

• noncompete clause

名詞

noncompete ‎(複数形 noncompetes)

1. (law) A commitment not to engage in competition with another party.

語源

non- +‎ compete

形容詞

non-compete (not comparable)

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

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

名詞

non-compete (複数形 non-competes)

1. Such a clause.