A dissenting clique is a small group of people who disagree with the majority opinion or the status quo. The term can be broken down into three parts: FACTION (7 letters), SECT (4 letters), and nos (3 letters). A FACTION is a group of people within a larger group that has a common interest or goal. A SECT is a religious or political group that has broken away from an established church or organization. Nos is a Latin word meaning 'WE' or 'US'. Together, these three words describe a small group of people who have a different opinion than the majority.