English word faculty comes from Old French faculte
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| faculte | Old French (fro) | |
| faculte | Middle English (enm) | |
| faculty | English (eng) | A division of a university.. A power, authority or privilege conferred by a higher authority.. An ability, skill, or power, often plural.. The academic staff at schools, colleges or universities, as opposed to the students or support staff.. The members of a profession. |