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arms-length — /ˈamz lɛŋθ/ (say ahmz length) adjective indirect; at a remove or distance: arms length funding. Also, arm s length …
Arms Length Management Organisation — Arms Length Management Organisations or arm s length management organisations (ALMOs) are UK not for profit companies set up by a local authorities primarily to manage and improve all or part of their housing stock. Ownership of the housing stock … Wikipedia
arms-length transaction — Transaction that complies with the legal requirements to avoid any conflict of interests. See chinese wall … American business jargon
Arms — Arms, n. pl. [OE. armes, F. arme, pl. armes, fr. L. arma, pl., arms, orig. fittings, akin to armus shoulder, and E. arm. See {Arm}, n.] 1. Instruments or weapons of offense or defense. [1913 Webster] He lays down his arms, but not his wiles.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Arms Around the World — Infobox single Name = Arms Around the World Artist = Louise Redknapp Album = Woman in Me Released = 1997 Format = CD Single Recorded = 1995 Genre = Pop Length = 4:08 Label = Producer = Chart Position = Reviews = Last single = One Kiss from Heaven … Wikipedia
Arms of Skanderbeg — Skanderbeg was a figure in the history of Albania. His weapons have been subjects of mythical adoration. According to legends his sword was so heavy that only his arm could wield. Reportedly, it was also so sharp that it could slice a man… … Wikipedia
Arms Collector — Infobox Album | Name = Arms Collector ru. Коллекционер Оружия Type = Album Artist = Splean Released = April 1996 Genre = Rock, Russian Rock Length = ????? Label = SNC/re released by Mistery of sound (Мистерия звука) Producer = ????? Last album =… … Wikipedia
Arm's length principle — The arm s length principle (ALP) is the condition or the fact that the parties to a transaction are independent and on an equal footing. Such a transaction is known as an arm s length transaction . It is used specifically in contract law to… … Wikipedia
arm's length — adjective a) Barely within reach. She remained at arms length though we worked together for many years. b) Distant, detached. The police work at arms length from the army … Wiktionary
at arm's length — adjective a) At a distance, away from ones body. Shes been keeping me at arms length all the time. She doesnt want to get involved. b) Avoiding a close relationship … Wiktionary
