First Known Use: 1532
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factious
adjective fac·tious \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
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Origin of FACTIOUS
Middle French or Latin; Middle French factieux, from Latin factiosus, from factio
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