Făc'tious, a.

(făk'shus), a. [Lat. factiosus, Fr. factieux, Sp. faccioso, It. fazioso.]

1. Given to faction; addicted to form parties and raise dissensions, in opposition to government or the common good; turbulent; prone to clamor against public measures or men; — said of persons. “Factious for the house of Lancaster.” Shak.
2. Pertaining to faction; proceeding from faction; indicating faction; — said of acts or expressions; as, factious quarrels. “Blind of headlong zeal or factious fury.” Burke.