noun
intra-party faction
Refers to a faction or clique within a political party, especially in Japanese politics.
党内派閥の対立が政策決定を遅らせた。
Conflict among intra-party factions delayed policy decisions.
派閥 is a general term for a faction or clique, not limited to political parties. 党内派閥 specifically means a faction within a party.
Compound of 党内 (within a party) and 派閥 (faction).