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long-arm

adjective

: of, relating to, or arising from a long-arm statute
long-arm jurisdiction
a long-arm provision

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“Long-arm.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/long-arm. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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