Cabal
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A junto; a small political faction.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A small association for the purpose of intrigue; an intrigue. This name was given to that ministry in the reign of Charles II. formed by Clifford, Ashley; Buckingham, Arlington, and Lauderdale, who concerted a scheme for the restoration of popery. The initials of these five names form the word "cabal;" hence the appellation. Hume, Hist. Eng. lx. 69.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Asmall association for the purpose of intrigue; an intrigue. ‘This name was given to that ministry in the reign of Charles II. formed by Clifford, Asiley, Buckingham, Arlington, and Lauderdale, who concerted a scheme for the restoration of popery. The initials uf these ive names form ihe word “cabal;” hence the appellation. Hume, Hist. Eng. ix. 69.