Factiousness is a term used to describe the state of being contentious, quarrelsome, and disruptive. It is often used to describe a situation in which people are divided into opposing factions or groups. The term is derived from the Latin word factio, meaning 'a party or faction'. DEFIANCE is an act of resisting authority, control, or convention, often with the intention of expressing a position of opposition. It can also be seen as a form of resistance or protest against an unjust or unfair system.