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(1):

(n.) 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.

(2):

(n.) Tumult; discord; dissension.

(3):

(n.) One of the divisions or parties of charioteers (distinguished by their colors) in the games of the circus.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Faction'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​f/faction.html. 1828.
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