Definition von arm's length principle im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
The condition or the fact that the parties to a transaction are independent and on an equal footing
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. The principle is often invoked to avoid undue government influence over other bodies, such as the legal system, the press, or the arts. For example, in the United Kingdom Arts Councils operate "at arms length" in allocating the funds they receive from the government