Noun
splinter party (plural splinter parties)
A political party formed by members of an existing one whose views or policies differ from those of the majority.
Mohamad, who is also known as Mat Sabu, said the PAS splinter party is doing much better than the veteran party PAS, which as late as the 13th general election still had candidates who lost their deposits. Source: Internet
Mutinhiri is leading a Zanu-PF splinter party that has received an endorsement from Mugabe, much to the chagrin of Mnangagwa. Source: Internet