ˈfakshəs adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French factieux, from Latin factiosus, from factio faction + -osus -ous — more at fashion
1. : given to faction : addicted to form parties or factions and raise dissensions ; sometimes : seditious
2. : relating to faction : proceeding from or characterized by faction
factious and detailed political or moral analyses — Frances Keene
Synonyms: see insubordinate