Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:-

The President finally had to _____ to the demands for the Minister's resignation.

accede

The correct answer is Option (1) → accede

Accede means to assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty. In this context, it means the President finally agreed or yielded to the pressure for the resignation.

• Veto: Means to exercise a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal. This is the opposite of yielding to the demands.

• Condone: Means to accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue. 

• Ascend: Means to go up or climb. This refers to physical movement.