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aboveboard


2aboveboard

adj

Definition of ABOVEBOARD

: free from all traces of deceit or duplicity
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Examples of ABOVEBOARD

  1. The committee tried to be fair and aboveboard in its hiring.
  2. an aboveboard and responsible proposal
  3. She acted in a completely open and aboveboard way.

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