a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government"
a conspiratorial group of plotters or intriguers
a group that works together secretly to achieve a common purpose
a rogue group within government that is secretly working to undermine the authority of the elected officials
a secret association of a few individuals who seek by cunning practices to abtain affice and power
a secret association of a few individuals who seek by cunning practices to obtain office and power
1. A collection of people who secretly run things behind the scenes. 2. There Is No Cabal.
n. A number of persons secretly united for effecting by intrigue some private purpose.
A cabal is a number of persons united in some close design, usually to promote their private views and interests in a church, state, or other community by . Cabals are sometimes secret organizations composed of a few designing persons, and at other times are manifestations of Emergence or emergent behavior in society or governance on the part of a community of persons who have well established public affiliation or kinship. The term can also be used to refer to the designs of such persons or to the practical consequences of their emergent behavior, and also holds a general meaning of intrigue and conspiracy.