Select the synonyms of the underlined word.

The edict issued by the government prohibits the consumption of drugs.

notice

The correct answer is Option (1) - notice

• Edict means an official order or proclamation issued by an authority, such as a government.
• "Notice" is the closest synonym as it also refers to an announcement or formal statement.

OTHER OPTIONS

1. Plant: Refers to vegetation or a factory, unrelated to the meaning of "edict."
2. Combination: Refers to the act of combining or merging things, which does not align with the meaning of "edict."
3. Letter: Refers to written correspondence, which is not equivalent to an authoritative proclamation like an "edict."