1. Support given to a particular group, faction, or subset within a larger organization or political body, often at the expense of broader unity
The senator's factional support came primarily from the conservative wing of the party.
O apoio factual do senador veio principalmente da ala conservadora do partido.
2. Political or organizational backing based on loyalty to a specific group rather than general principles or the greater good
Factional support weakened the organization's ability to implement unified policies.
O apoio factual enfraqueceu a capacidade da organização de implementar políticas unificadas.