faculty
//ˈfæk.əl.ti//
Noun
facultySingular
facultiesPlural
1
An inherent mental or physical power or ability
She retained all her mental faculties even in old age.
2
A department or division of a university or college devoted to a particular branch of knowledge
She teaches in the Faculty of Arts.
3
The teaching staff of a university or college, or of one of its departments or divisions
She is a member of the faculty of engineering.
4
An authorization or license granted by an authority
The bishop granted him the faculty to perform marriages.