Junto (jŭnt&ouptack_;), n.; pl. Juntos (jŭnt&ouptack_;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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