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1. (adj.) factious
given to faction; dissentious.
2. factious
pertaining to or proceeding from faction:
factious quarrels.
Etymology: (1525–35; < L factiōsus belonging to a faction)
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1. (adj) dissentious, divisive, factious
dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
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1. (adj) factious
given to faction; addicted to form parties and raise dissensions, in opposition to government or the common good; turbulent; seditious; prone to clamor against public measures or men; -- said of persons
2. (adj) factious
pertaining to faction; proceeding from faction; indicating, or characterized by, faction; -- said of acts or expressions; as, factious quarrels
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