Meaning of Cabal | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.
   derogatory
2. A surname.
3. A secret plot.
4. An identifiable group within the tradition of Discordianism.

Equivalents

Examples

“The cabal is plotting to ruin the world.”

“Undaunted and implacable, prudent and active; no opposition of the French princes or nobles could withstand⟳ his vengeance, no cabals could escape⟳ his penetration.”

“But ’tis a civil thing, said I;—and as I generally act from the first impulse, and therefore seldom listen⟳ to these cabals, which serve⟳ no purpose, that I know⟳ of, but to encompass the heart with adamant—I turned instantly about to the lady.—”

“In the first place⟳, it is to be remarked that, however small the republic may be, the representatives must be raised to a certain number⟳, in order⟳ to guard against the cabals of a few; and that, however large it may be, they must be limited to a certain number⟳, in order⟳ to guard against the confusion of a multitude.”

“With his active and intriguing temper, Francis would doubtless have⟳ taken an eager part in the court cabals and conspiracies which make⟳ the history of Charles the Second; […]”

“The cabal to destroy⟳ the building was foiled by federal agents.”

“Some episkoposes have⟳ a one-man cabal. Some work⟳ together. Some never do explain⟳.”

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