: open, honest, and legal
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.
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“Aboveboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/aboveboard. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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