ARM'S-LENGTH
arm’s-length,adj. Of or relating to dealings between two parties who are not related or not on
close terms and who are presumed to have roughly equal bargaining power; not involving a
confidential relationship <an arm’s-length transaction does not create fiduciary duties between the
parties>. Cf. ARM-IN-ARM M. [Cases: Contracts 1; Fraud 7. C.J.S. Contracts §§ 2–3, 9, 12.] [Blacks Law 8th]