In a commercial contract, a covenant or agreement limiting the ability of a seller or buyer to purchase or sell goods or services to or from third parties.
In a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) context, a type of covenant or agreement limiting the seller's ability to solicit offers from or negotiate with third parties during a specified time period. An exclusivity agreement protects a buyer against being outbid by another party.
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