aboveboard

adjective

Meaning

Honest, open, and following all rules or laws.

Examples

The entire negotiation process was completely aboveboard and transparent.
If you want to avoid legal trouble, keep all your financial dealings aboveboard.

Synonyms: open, honest, transparent, legitimate, aboveboard

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aboveboard

adjective

Pronunciation: əˈbʌv.bɔːrd

Definition

Honest, open, and following all rules or laws.

Examples

The entire negotiation process was completely aboveboard and transparent.
If you want to avoid legal trouble, keep all your financial dealings aboveboard.
She insisted that her involvement in the project was entirely aboveboard.

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