Cabal
WordNet
noun
(1) A plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
(2) A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
verb
(3) Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
"They conspired to overthrow the government"
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Etymology
From from , which in turn is derived from the Hebrew Kabbalah QBLH קבלה "something received" (i.e., from tradition, from antiquity). It is likely that the mystical often secretive nature of Kabbalah led to formation of the word cabal.
Noun
- A usually secret exclusive organization of individuals gathered for a nefarious purpose.
- The cabal is plotting to take over the world.
- A secret plot.
- The cabal to destroy the building was foiled by federal agents.
- An identifiable group within the tradition of Discordianism.
- 1965 Greg Hill and Kerry Thornley, Principia Discordia
- Some episkoposes have a one-man cabal. Some work together. Some never do explain.
- 1965 Greg Hill and Kerry Thornley, Principia Discordia