The correct answer is Option (2) → Approve
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Flout means to openly disregard a rule, law, or convention, often with contempt or defiance (to show disdain for).
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Approve means to officially agree to or accept as satisfactory, which implies respect for and acceptance of rules or norms, making it the best antonym for open disregard.
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Scoff and Jeer are synonyms for flout, as they mean to mock or treat with derision.
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Reject is related to flout but focuses on refusal, while Approve focuses on accepting the authority being disregarded.
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