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No-one stands back with particular sect (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

faction

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'sect' is the definition.
(I know that sect can be written as faction)

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(Other definitions for faction that I've seen before include "Act on if for a small group within a larger one" , "camp" , "Rebellious group" , "part of party" , "Clique that seeks power often through intrigue" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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