FACULTY


Meaning of FACULTY in English

■ 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'.

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