■ noun ( plural faculties )
1》 an inherent mental or physical power.
↘an aptitude or talent.
2》 a group of university departments concerned with a major division of knowledge.
↘ N. Amer. the teaching or research staff of a university or college.
3》 an authorization or licence from a Church authority.
Origin
ME: from OFr. faculte , from L. facultas , from facilis 'easy', from facere 'make, do'.