arm's length

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In arm’s-length transactions between related parties, the transfers should be marked at prices resembling those on the open market, whether individual or fleet sales.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“What we have to think about with a lot of these affiliations in place is trying to make sure that these arm’s-length assessments are still happening,” Mears said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Yet CEOs have a fiduciary duty to conceal strategic information that could tip off competitors from arm’s-length shareholders.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

All of the titles were selected independently by the government's arm's-length media agency OmniGOV.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

"Hurrah for breakfast!" he shouted, as he ran back to Bonny with his trophy proudly displayed at arm's-length.

From Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast by Munroe, Kirk