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pur·view
\ˈpərˌvyü, ˈpə̄ˌv-, ˈpəiˌv-\ noun
Etymology: Middle English purveu, purvewe, from Anglo-French purveu (est) it is provided (opening phrase of a statute), from Old French porveu, past participle of porveeir to provide — more at purvey
1.
a. : the body of a statute or the part that begins with “Be it enacted” and ends before the repealing clause — compare preamble, proviso, saving clause
b. : the limit or scope of a statute : the whole extent of its intention or provisions
2. : the range or limit of authority, competence, responsibility, concern, or intention
< actively under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission — Journal American Medical Association >
< the problem in Indonesia … does not fall within the purview of the Security Council — New York Times >
3. : range of sight, vision, understanding, cognizance, or knowledge
< persuaded that there is … no human destiny outside the purview of their system — Bertrand Russell >
Synonyms: see range |