faction
fac.tion \'fak-sh*n\ \-shn*l, -sh*n-*l\ \-e-\ n [MF & L; MF, fr. L faction-, factio act of making, faction] 1: a usu. selfish or contentious group : CLIQUE 2: party spirit esp. when marked by dissension - fac.tion.al aj
Webster's English Dictionaryfac.tion \'fak-sh*n\ \-shn*l, -sh*n-*l\ \-e-\ n [MF & L; MF, fr. L faction-, factio act of making, faction] 1: a usu. selfish or contentious group : CLIQUE 2: party spirit esp. when marked by dissension - fac.tion.al aj