Select the correct spelling from the given options to replace the underlined word in the following sentence.
The new policy will supplant the old one and introduce stricter measures for workplace safety
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2. i.e. supersede
Supplant means, to take the place of somebody/something.
Supersede is synonym of supplant.
All the other options are incorrectly spelt.
The correct spelling and meaning of the other option:
Overide- Override: to use your authority to reject somebody’s decision, order, etc.
Suceed- Succeed: achieve the desired aim or result.
Superseed- Supersede: supersede implies replacing a person or thing that has become obsolete.