Underarmlængde

Underarmlængde is a Danish term that refers to the distance at which something is within arm’s reach when the arm is extended. In a literal sense, it describes the length of an outstretched arm and is used to indicate a distance one can touch or grasp without moving closer. In everyday language, the phrase is often used to describe personal space or practical reach.

Beyond its physical meaning, underarmlængde is also used metaphorically to denote independence or neutrality in dealings. In business and law, the related expression arm’s length distance or arm’s length principle describes terms and conditions that are negotiated as if the parties were independent of one another. This principle aims to ensure fairness and market-based prices or arrangements, avoiding influence, favoritism, or conflicts of interest.

A common domain for the arm’s length concept is transfer pricing in taxation. When related parties transact, the price or terms should reflect what independent, unrelated parties would have agreed under similar circumstances. If a transaction deviates from arm’s length terms, tax authorities may adjust the figures to reflect a market-based price.

In summary, underarmlængde encompasses both a measurable physical distance and a broader notion of impartial, market-based dealings in professional contexts. See also arm’s length principle and transfer pricing.