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Breakaway factions (5)

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I believe the answer is:

sects

(Other definitions for sects that I've seen before include "Small religious groups" , "Groups of people with unconventional religious beliefs" , "Religious factions" , "Dissenting cliques" , "Schools of thought" .)

I've seen this clue in the L.A. Times Daily and the Newsday.
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