Practical Law UK Glossary 9-200-3455 (Approx. 3 pages)
Glossary
Restraint of trade
The principle that an individual should be free to follow his trade and use his skills without undue interference. The principle renders a contractual term purporting to restrict an individual's freedom to work for others or carry out his trade or business (a restrictive covenant) void unless it is designed to protect legitimate business interests and no wider than reasonably necessary.