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Cabal

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

Cabal, 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 poperty. The initials of these five names form the word 'cabal'; hence the appellation, Hume, ix. 69.

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