faction

/ˈfækʃən/
noun
  1. A small, organized group within a larger one, especially in politics, that has different opinions or goals from the main group.
    • The board was divided into several factions, each with its own agenda.
    • A faction within the party is pushing for more environmental policies.
    • The rebel faction broke away from the main army to form its own command.
  2. Conflict or disagreement within a group; dissension.
    • Faction among the team members led to the project's failure.
    • The company suffered from internal faction that slowed decision-making.
    • Historians note that faction was common in ancient Roman politics.
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