Machiavellism; Machiavellianism
the pen is mightier than the sword
gross national product; GNP
aggravated breach of trust
misappropriation of public funds
rebate; commission; kickback
good-for-nothing; scapegrace; nuisance; trouble
to become famous; to make a name for oneself
failure; collapse; breakdown; break-up; bankruptcy
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
imperial command; royal command
galactic empire (in science fiction)
leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)
Ministry of Justice (1871-1948)
scrap; junk; waste material
reporting; returning (one's findings to a person)
stopping a ship; detention; quarantine
homeworld; home planet; mother planet
magnanimity; forgiveness; generosity
accepting bribes; corruption; graft
to set out (on a journey); to start (a task)
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
to pass on an order; to pass the word
leading group (of runners in a marathon, etc.); leading pack
munitions; military stores
stronghold (esp. of an enemy or opponent); inner citadel; bastion