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aboveboard

a·bove·board [ ə bùv báwrd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
open to scrutiny: honest, legal, and without deception



adverb 
Definition:
 
openly: honestly, legally, and without deception

[Late 16th century. Originally a gambling term indicating that the player's hands were above the gaming table and nothing was being concealed]
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