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faction - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'faction' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Faction [ n.]
- One of the divisions or parties of charioteers (distinguished by their colors) in the games of the circus.
- A party, in political society, combined or acting in union, in opposition to the government, or state; -- usually applied to a minority, but it may be applied to a majority; a combination or clique of partisans of any kind, acting for their own interests, especially if greedy, clamorous, and reckless of the common good.
- Tumult; discord; dissension.