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.