Meaning

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

• A division of a university.

  "She transferred from the Faculty of Science to the Faculty of Medicine."

• An ability, skill, or power, often plural.

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

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

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

• The members of a profession.