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British colonies in North America instituted laws regulating textiles and accessories as well as the colors and design of clothing. While the laws exerted some influence on public-facing displays, compliance was often merely __________: historical evidence suggests that some restricted items were privately used and exchanged.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A
theoretical
B
clandestine
C
superficial
D
subversive