Junto

n.

1.

A secret council to deliberate on affairs of government or politics; a number of men combined for party intrigue; a faction; a cabal; as, a junto of ministers; a junto of politicians. The puzzling sons of party next appeared, In dark cabals and mighty juntos met. - Thomson.

Noun

1.

junto - a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue Synonyms: cabal, camarilla, faction

cabal, cabalist, camarilla, camp, clique, coterie, faction, ingroup, inner circle, pack