Konkurencyjność jako kategoria języka prawnego

The article provides an analysis of the notion of competitiveness as a legal category allowing the operation of the economy. Various understandings of competitiveness has been analyzed through examples from economic law, in particular from agricultural law. Both European and national legal acts were analyzed. It was noted that a functional interpretation was required to decipher the meaning of competition in the law. Its common understanding does not coincide with the specification of the legal definition of that concept. Such a situation can create uncertainty, particularly when increasing competitiveness determines the effectiveness of the funds spent.