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By Jean Murray, About.com

Definition: A Covenant is a promise included in a contract or agreement.

A Restrictive Covenant is a specific type of covenant in which someone agrees to be restricted by a contract. The most common type of restrictive covenant is one in which a former employee is restricted from working in his or her field for a specific time and within a specific area after leaving employment.

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