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aboveboard
Definition of aboveboard
: free from all traces of deceit or duplicity
Examples of aboveboard in a Sentence
The committee tried to be fair and aboveboard in its hiring.
an aboveboard and responsible proposal
She acted in a completely open and aboveboard way.
First Known Use of aboveboard
1615
ABOVEBOARD Defined for English Language Learners
aboveboard
Definition of aboveboard for English Language Learners
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: open, honest, and legal
ABOVEBOARD Defined for Kids
Definition of aboveboard for Students
: in an honest open way All business is done aboveboard.
Definition of aboveboard for Students
: free from tricks and secrecy an aboveboard sale
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