Dissenting subgroup (7)

I believe the answer is:

faction

(Other definitions for faction that I've seen before include "band" , "Clique that seeks power often through intrigue" , "part of party" , "Small trouble-making group within a group" , "Wing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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