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Definition of faction

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Faction (n.) A party, in political society, combined or acting in union, in opposition to the government, or state; -- usually applied to a minority, but it may be applied to a majority; a combination or clique of partisans of any kind, acting for their own interests, especially if greedy, clamorous, and reckless of the common good..

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Contentation :: Contentation (n.) Content; satisfaction.

Repent :: Repent (v. i.) To change the mind, or the course of conduct, on account of regret or dissatisfaction..

Putrescin :: Putrescin (n.) A nontoxic diamine, C4H12N2, formed in the putrefaction of the flesh of mammals and some other animals..

Like :: Like (a.) To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.

Dissatisfactory :: Dissatisfactory (a.) Causing dissatisfaction; unable to give content; unsatisfactory; displeasing.

Expiate :: Expiate (v. t.) To extinguish the guilt of by sufferance of penalty or some equivalent; to make complete satisfaction for; to atone for; to make amends for; to make expiation for; as, to expiate a crime, a guilt, or sin..

Labefaction :: Labefaction (n.) The act of labefying or making weak; the state of being weakened; decay; ruin.

To :: To (prep.) Effect; end; consequence; as, the prince was flattered to his ruin; he engaged in a war to his cost; violent factions exist to the prejudice of the state..

Displicency :: Displicency (n.) Dislike; dissatisfaction; discontent.

Tear :: Tear (v. t.) Hence, to divide by violent measures; to disrupt; to rend; as, a party or government torn by factions..

Respond :: Respond (v. i.) To render satisfaction; to be answerable; as, the defendant is held to respond in damages..

Benefaction :: Benefaction (n.) A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation.

Laugh :: Laugh (v. i.) To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter..

Self-satisfying :: Self-satisfying (a.) Giving satisfaction to one's self.

Hum :: Hum (v. t.) To express satisfaction with by humming.

Madefaction :: Madefaction (n.) Alt. of Madeficatio.

Firebrand :: Firebrand (n.) One who inflames factions, or causes contention and mischief; an incendiary..

Content :: Content (n.) Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition; freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate happiness.

Rarification :: Rarification (n.) See Rarefaction.

Thaw :: Thaw (n.) The melting of ice, snow, or other congealed matter; the resolution of ice, or the like, into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost; also, a warmth of weather sufficient to melt that which is congealed..