Junto \Jun"to\ (j[u^]n"t[-o]), n.; pl. {Juntos} (j[u^]n"t[-o]s).
[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.
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The puzzling sons of party next appeared,
In dark cabals and mighty juntos met. --Thomson.
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