Definition of At Arms Length

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • At arm's length
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Without another’s influence.

  • At Arm's Length
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    Beyond the reach of personal influence or control. Parties are said to deni "at arm's length" when each stands upon the strict letter of his rights, and conducts the business in a formal maimer, without trusting to the other's fairness or integrity, and without being subject to the other's control or overmastering influence.