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above board

adjective

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Wiktionary

prep_phrase

Etymology: See above-board.

  1. Openly, without deceit.

    '[…] And he explained this business of confidential commissions?' / 'Yes, he did. And it seemed to turn out quite respectable and above board.' Mrs Meatyard considered. 'Or almost above board.

  2. Honestly, reputably.

    They conducted the negotiations completely above board.