factious
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adjective \ˈfak-shəs\Definition of FACTIOUS
: of or relating to faction: as a : caused by faction <factious disputes> b : inclined to faction or the formation of factions c : seditious
— fac·tious·ly adverb
— fac·tious·ness noun
Origin of FACTIOUS
Middle French or Latin; Middle French factieux, from Latin factiosus, from factio
First Known Use: 1532
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