arm's length

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === arm's length (plural arm's lengths) A distance approximately equal to the length of a human's arm. (figuratively) A position not suggesting or inviting intimacy. (figuratively) A condition of independence and parity for parties to a transaction. ==== Derived terms ==== arm's length price arm's length principle ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === arm's length (not comparable) (literally) Barely within reach. (idiomatic) Distant, detached. (idiomatic) Independent, but related. === See also === armlength === Anagrams === armlengths