In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alterative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
An underhand device resorted to in order to justify misconduct

Options

A. subterfuge
B. manoeuvre
C. stratagem
D. complicity

Answer

B

Explanation

manoeuvre (N.): a clever plan/ action or movement that is used for giving somebody an advantage: move subterfuge (N.): a secret, usually dishonest, way of behaving stratagem (N.): a trick /plan that you use to gain an advantage/to trick an opponent complicity (N.) : the act of taking with another person in a crime: collusion