What is CABAL? Definition of CABAL in Black's Law Dictionary – Legal dictionary – Glossary of legal terms.
A small association for the purpose of intrigue; an intrigue. This name was given to that ministry in the reign of Charles IL 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. ix. 69.
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