A breach of loyalty, trust, protocol

There was a breach of diplomatic relations between two countries.

to breach v — порушувати

9. conspiracy n (to sth/to do sth) — 1) конспірація;2) змова, таємна змова;

3) таємна підпільна організація

Не was accused of conspiracy to murder. There was a conspiracy to overthrow the Government. One couldn't breach a conspiracy of silence.

conspire v — улаштовувати змова, таємно замишляти, змовлятися

They conspired with others against the leader.

10. discharge v -1) виконувати (обов'язoк);

She undertook to discharge all the responsibilities of a Minister.

2) звільняти (ув'язненого);

The accused man was found not guilty and discharged.

3) звільняти, розраховувати;

The members of the jury were discharged.

4) реабілітувати, відновлювати в правах.

Не is a discharged bankrupt.

11. adviser (also esp US — advisor) n (to sb)(on sth) — радник

He serves as special adviser to the President.

advice n — рада

12. penalty ['penlti] n — покарання, стягнення, штраф

The maximum penalty for this crime is 10years' imprisonment.

13. alleged adj — підозрюваний

He was an alleged culprit.

allege v — 1) посилатися на виправдання, на доказ; 2) затверджувати (без підстави)

The prisoner alleges that he was at home on the night of the crime. He alleged illness as the reason for his absence.