faculty

noun

1. 1

   The academic staff at schools, colleges, universities or not-for-profit research institutes, as opposed to the students or support staff.

2. 2

   A division of a university.

   “She transferred from the Faculty of Science to the Faculty of Medicine.”

3. 3

   An ability, skill, or power, often plural.

   “He lived until he reached the age of 90 with most of his faculties intact.”

4. 4

   A power, authority or privilege conferred by a higher authority.

5. 5

   (Church of England) A licence to make alterations to a church.

6. 6

   The members of a profession.