A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.
The framework or skeleton upon which a new regiment is to be formed; the officers of a regiment forming the staff.
The core of a managing group, or a member of such a group.
A frame or framework.
The members of a profession.
A licence to make alterations to a church.
A division of a university.
an ability, power, or skill.
The academic staff at schools, colleges, universities or not-for-profit research institutes, as opposed to the students or support staff.
An authority, power, or privilege conferred by a higher authority.