above·board 
/əˈbʌvˌboɚd/ adjective
/əˈbʌvˌboɚd/ adjective [more aboveboard; most aboveboard] : 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.
▪ 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.
