The phrase "internecine conflict" means a fierce and destructive fight or disagreement that occurs between members of the same group or organization. Full definition
Consequently, the education sector today is increasingly isolated, ignored in national and state policy talk, riven by internecine conflict over issues like charter schools and Common Core, and abandoned by historical allies like the business community and governors. (washingtonpost.com)
She and her now - fiancé had talked about her wishes for a rock that wasn't mined by exploited workers or used to fund endless internecine conflicts, as highlighted in the 2006 film starring Leo DiCaprio, Blood Diamond. (diamondfoundry.com)
Embroiled in a long - term, internecine conflict with Cuomo, de Blasio has embraced a second high - level feud, exchanging harsh words with Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey over the refugee crisis in Syria. (nystateofpolitics.com)