The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word JUNTA
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result JUNTA
- Cabal originally taking over area after thirty days
- Council not available to handle conclusion to project
- Project written by American about new military government
- Legislative council needs most of the month tracing army leaders
- Project written before 1st of April about new military government
- Japan much obliged to host United Nations Council
- Press union over cheers for unelected military government
- American’s last in ramble for military governors
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The straight part
We know that "Cabal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cabal = junta.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does JUNTA mean?
JUNTA noun- A council, convention, tribunal or assembly; especially, the grand council of state in Spain.
- The ruling council of a military dictatorship.