1. (a.) Given to dissension, in opposition to the common good; turbulent\; seditious; prone to clamor against public measures or men; -- said of persons.

2. (a.) Pertaining to faction; proceeding from faction; indicating, or characterized by, faction; -- said of acts or expressions; as, factious quarrels.

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