Dissenting clique (7)
I believe the answer is:
faction
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">dissenting clique</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for faction that I've seen before include "Dissenting group - drama documentary" , "Minority who dissents from main group" , "Rebellious group" , "band" , "group of rebels" .)