Definition cabal
Etymology
From French cabale, from Medieval Latin cabbala , which in turn is derived from Hebrew קַבָּלָה (kabalá, “Jewish mysticism”, literally “something received”).
Noun
cabal (plural cabals)
- A usually secret exclusive organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.
- A secret plot.
- An identifiable group within the tradition of Discordianism.
Verb
cabal (third-person singular simple present cabals, present participle caballing, simple past and past participle caballed)
- To engage in the activities of a cabal.