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faction (1)

fac·tion [ fákshən ] (plural fac·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. dissenting minority within larger group: a group that is a minority within a larger group and has interests or beliefs that are not always in harmony with the larger group

2. conflict within group: conflict or dissension within a group

[15th century. Via French< Latin faction- "act of making" < fact- (see fact)]

fac·tion·al adjective
fac·tion·al·ly adverb
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