1. relating to or characterized by factions; involving disagreement or conflict between groups within a larger organization

Examples

• The political party was weakened by factional disputes over policy.
• Factional fighting broke out among the rebel groups.
• The company’s board meeting was marked by factional disagreements.
• She tried to avoid taking sides in the factional conflict.
• The factional nature of the organization made decision-making difficult.
• Factional loyalties prevented the coalition from working together effectively.