Clique
/ˈkliːk/
Definitions
- (n.) A small, exclusive group united by common interests, often used to describe informal alliances that could influence decision-making within legal or organizational contexts.
The board was criticized for operating as a clique, excluding dissenting members.
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- cliques
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'clique' may carry implications of informal collusion or exclusion affecting organizational governance or competition law.
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