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cabal n. [
faction, junto, camarilla] a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
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cabal v. [
conspire, complot, conjure, machinate] engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government"
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cabal n. [
conspiracy] a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
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