arm's length principle

noun

The principle that the parties in a transaction should be independent and on an equal footing, without any favorable treatment, fiduciary duties, etc.

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Meanings

nounarm's length principle (plural arm's length principles)

plural arm's length principles

  1. contract lawThe principle that the parties in a transaction should be independent and on an equal footing, without any favorable treatment, fiduciary duties, etc.

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Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe principle that the parties in a transaction should be independent and on an equal footing, without any favorable treatment, fiduciary duties, etc.

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ALP
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arm's length principle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arm's%20length%20principle

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“arm's length principle.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arm's%20length%20principle. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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