Meaning of the word "above board" in English

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above board

US /əˈbʌv bɔrd/
UK /əˈbʌv bɔrd/
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Idiom

1.

legitimate, honest, and open

Example:
All their business dealings are completely above board.
We need to make sure everything is above board before we sign the contract.
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