cabal vs connivance

cabal

noun
  • A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose. 

  • A secret plot. 

  • An identifiable group within the tradition of Discordianism. 

  • A secret political clique or faction. 

verb
  • To engage in the activities of a cabal. 

connivance

noun
  • The process of conniving or conspiring. 

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