an ability, power, or skill.
A licence to make alterations to a church.
A division of a university.
The members of a profession.
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.
The ability to control one's desires and impulses; willpower.
To control oneself or itself.