(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.