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[samantha.b233]

I want to use a term in my personal statement. Can I say "covenant not to compete" or should I refer to a more broad "non-compete clause" so that the ad com don't get confused?

Thanks!

[MrSparkle]

Sometimes adcomms are not lawyers. Actually, they often aren't. But anyway, what you're saying is in different areas of law. Covenants are firmly a property law term, e.g. deeds, leases. Non-compete clauses refer more often to contracts, e.g. employment contracts, but could also refer to lease agreements I guess. I'd use clause since it's more general imo.