Cabal

A cabal is a group of people united in some close design, usually to promote their private views or interests in an idealistic or political way, often through intrigue. The term cabal originates from the Hebrew word קַבָּלָה (qabbalah), meaning "reception" or "tradition," which is also the root of the word Kabbalah, a school of thought in Jewish mysticism. In English, the term cabal has evolved to refer to any secret or exclusive group of conspirators. In French, it is translated as cabale, and in Spanish as cábala. The term is often used in a political context to describe a secretive alliance within a government or organization, working towards a common goal that may not be publicly known or approved. The connotation of the word is generally negative, implying secrecy and potentially deceptive or manipulative behavior.