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The investigators have _____________ that he had leaked confidential _______________ information about the acquisition, thereby allowing associates to profit _________________ from the deal.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 2 is correct as 'alleged' suggests a claim without proof, fitting the legal context. 'Insider' information refers to confidential knowledge that could be used for personal gain, and 'illicitly' highlights the illegality of the profit.

One-liner meanings:

  • Alleged: Said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.
  • Illicitly: In a way that is contrary to or forbidden by the law, rules, or custom.

Option 1: 'Discovered' implies proof which contradicts the scenario.
Option 3 and Option 4 do not correctly match the nuances of legal and confidential contexts.

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