Junto

Jun"to (-t?), n.; pl. Juntos (-t?z). [Sp. junto united. See Junta.] 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.