At a distance, away from one's body. / (idiomatic) Avoiding a close relationship.

A distance approximately equal to the length of a human's arm. / (figuratively) A position not suggesting or inviting intimacy.

(literally) Barely within reach. / (idiomatic) Distant, detached. / (idiomatic) Independent, but related.

plural of arm's length

(transitive) Keep at a distance, away from one's body. / (transitive, figuratively) Avoid direct confrontation or struggle. / (transitive, figuratively) Avoid a close relationship.

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

(business) The price at which an interested purchaser and an interested seller would freely agree to transact or to trade between related parties, but conducted as if they were unrelated, to ensure that there is no ensuing conflict of interest.

plural of arm's length price

plural of arm's length transaction

(business) A transaction in which the purchaser and sellers of a product act independently and share no relationship with each other.