ἐριθεία

A. labour for wages, Hsch. (pl.), Suid.

II. canvassing for public office, intriguing, Arist. Pol. 1302b4, 1303a14 (pl.).

2. selfish or factious ambition, ζῆλος καὶ ἐ. Ep.Jac. 3.14 ; οἱ ἐξ ‐είας Ep.Phil. 1.17 ; pl., intrigues, party squabbles, Ep.Gal. 5.20.