aboveboard

above·board | \ ə-ˈbəv-ˌbȯrd

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Definition of aboveboard

(Entry 1 of 2)

: in a straightforward manner : openly

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Definition of aboveboard (Entry 2 of 2)

: free from all traces of deceit or duplicity

Examples of aboveboard in a Sentence

Adjective 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.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb Live bands already perform at Catonsville establishments, and the bill will bring current practices aboveboard. — Taylor Deville, baltimoresun.com, "‘Let the dancing begin’: Live music bill green-lighted in Catonsville, Arbutus," 8 Oct. 2019 Nearly a century later, Morris’s great-nephew Kevin is also in the beverage business—but aboveboard, as the owner of Loma Brewing Company in Northern California. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's Morning Line: Let's go back to 1971 when baseball, the MLB All-Star Game were better," 2 July 2019 Nearly a century later, Morris’s great-nephew Kevin is also in the beverage business—but aboveboard, as the owner of Loma Brewing Company in Northern California. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's Morning Line: Let's go back to 1971 when baseball, the MLB All-Star Game were better," 2 July 2019 Nearly a century later, Morris’s great-nephew Kevin is also in the beverage business—but aboveboard, as the owner of Loma Brewing Company in Northern California. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's Morning Line: Let's go back to 1971 when baseball, the MLB All-Star Game were better," 2 July 2019 Nearly a century later, Morris’s great-nephew Kevin is also in the beverage business—but aboveboard, as the owner of Loma Brewing Company in Northern California. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's Morning Line: Let's go back to 1971 when baseball, the MLB All-Star Game were better," 2 July 2019 Nearly a century later, Morris’s great-nephew Kevin is also in the beverage business—but aboveboard, as the owner of Loma Brewing Company in Northern California. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's Morning Line: Let's go back to 1971 when baseball, the MLB All-Star Game were better," 2 July 2019 Nearly a century later, Morris’s great-nephew Kevin is also in the beverage business—but aboveboard, as the owner of Loma Brewing Company in Northern California. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's Morning Line: Let's go back to 1971 when baseball, the MLB All-Star Game were better," 2 July 2019 Nearly a century later, Morris’s great-nephew Kevin is also in the beverage business—but aboveboard, as the owner of Loma Brewing Company in Northern California. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's Morning Line: Let's go back to 1971 when baseball, the MLB All-Star Game were better," 2 July 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Of course, quid pro quo arrangements are aboveboard when the President is asking for a favor on behalf of the people. — Neal Katyal And Sam Koppelman, Time, "Impeaching Trump Is Imperative to Preserving Our Democracy," 7 Nov. 2019 Much of the compensation to athletes that used to come under the table — leading to NCAA infractions committee investigations and various forms of punishment when caught — will now be aboveboard. — Los Angeles Times, "News Analysis: What’s next for NCAA and college athletics now that SB 206 is law?," 30 Sep. 2019 These traveling shows are aboveboard: Russia has no laws that regulate how marine mammals should be treated in captivity. — Natasha Daly, National Geographic, "Suffering unseen: The dark truth behind wildlife tourism," 12 June 2019 But such operatives, who pursue their clients’ goals through a variety of methods—some entirely aboveboard, others less so—do exist. — Ben Widdicombe, Town & Country, "How Much Does It Cost to Keep Your Name Out of the News?," 18 Jan. 2019 For many Democrats and environmental groups, Zinke’s aboveboard actions are just as alarming. — Umair Irfan, Vox, "Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke might face a criminal investigation," 5 Nov. 2018 Many people suspect that not all of the president’s dealings with foreign creditors were aboveboard — including, by all appearances, the president himself. — Eric Levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "Michael Cohen Signals Interest in Cooperating With Investigators," 15 June 2018 Many people suspect that not all of the president’s dealings with foreign creditors were aboveboard — including, by all appearances, the president himself. — Eric Levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "Michael Cohen Signals Interest in Cooperating With Investigators," 15 June 2018 Many people suspect that not all of the president’s dealings with foreign creditors were aboveboard — including, by all appearances, the president himself. — Eric Levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "Michael Cohen Signals Interest in Cooperating With Investigators," 15 June 2018

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20 Nov 2019

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“Aboveboard.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aboveboard. Accessed 13 December 2019.

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More Definitions for aboveboard

aboveboard

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of aboveboard

: open, honest, and legal

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above·board | \ ə-ˈbəv-ˌbȯrd

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Kids Definition of aboveboard

(Entry 1 of 2)

: in an honest open way All business is done aboveboard.

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Kids Definition of aboveboard (Entry 2 of 2)

: free from tricks and secrecy an aboveboard sale

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