In the context of the paragraph, the word "comply" most closely means D. Obey follow the rule. This is because the counties were required to follow the request for a recount as mandated by the judge's ruling.
After counting and recounting votes, officals in Florida declared that Bush won the state's popular election by less than 300 votes. Since it was incredibly close Gore called for a recount several counties around the state. This sparked major controversy. The debate went to court, where a Florida state judge ruled that the counties had to comply with recount request
What does the word comply most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 13?
A. Report to the public
B. Recalculate, reassess
C. Make optional changes
D. Obey follow the rule
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