faculty
Pronunciation:
/ˈfæ.kəl.ti/noun
Definitions
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.
Example: She transferred from the Faculty of Science to the Faculty of Medicine.
An ability, skill, or power, often plural.
Example: 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.