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splinter group a number of members of an organization, political party, etc., who split from the main body and form an independent association, usually as the result of dissension How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He witnessed the actions of the Weather Underground, a splinter group of Students for a Democratic Society, which, in the late '60s, turned to violence against the U. He and Mel are both members of a radical right-wing splinter group which has broken away from the Catholic Church. Judge Adlai Hardin's decision came after a splinter group representing retired pilots formally withdrew its objection to the termination of the plan, which included an option for pilots to retire early at the age of 50 and take out half their entitlements in one lump-sum payment. |
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