Aboveboard Definition

aboveboard
adverb
  1. in an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"
adjective
  1. without concealment or deception; honest; "their business was open and aboveboard"; "straightforward in all his business affairs"

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