<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A group or clique within a larger group, party, government, organization, or the like, typically having different opinions and interests than the larger group.</li><li>Examples:<ul><li>A faction in favor of big business</li><li>Rival factions within the company</li></ul></li><li>The plots and schemes of such a group; intrigue.</li><li>A clique, as in artistic, literary, or theatrical circles.</li><li>Synonyms:<ul><li>Friction</li><li>Split</li><li>Schism</li><li>Disagreement</li><li>Discord</li></ul></li></ul>