At Arm's Length
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
As applied to dealings, formality and vigilance on both sides; absence of confidence or personal influence.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Without another’s influence.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Beyond the reach of personal influence or control. Parties are said to deni "at arm's length" when each stands upon the strict letter of his rights, and conducts the business in a formal maimer, without trusting to the other's fairness or integrity, and without being subject to the other's control or overmastering influence.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Beyond the reach of personal influence or control. Parties are said to deal "at arm's length" when each stands upon the strict letter of his rights, and conducts the business in a formal manner, without trusting to the other's fairness or integrity, and without being subject to the other's control or overmastering influence.