secret plan,
plot,
game a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start"
political science,
government,
politics the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"
A cabal is a number of people greater than two together in some close design, usually to promote their private views and interests in a church, state, or other community, often by intrigue. Cabals are sometimes secret societies composed of a few designing persons, and at other times are manifestations of 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.
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cabal A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.
cabal A usually secret exclusive organization of individuals gathered for a nefarious purpose.
