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Purview: meaning, definitions and examples

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purview

 

[ หˆpษœหr.vjuห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scope of authority

Purview refers to the range or scope of influence, responsibility, or understanding that someone has within a particular domain. It encompasses what is included or covered by someone's responsibilities or expertise, often defining the limits of that authority.

Synonyms

domain, range, scope, sphere

Examples of usage

  • The project falls within the purview of the department.
  • Her research is outside the purview of the current study.
  • The committee's purview includes budgetary concerns.
Context #2 | Noun

legal context

In a legal sense, purview can refer to the limits imposed by a law or regulation regarding what is sanctioned or permissible. It defines the legal boundaries within which individuals or entities can operate.

Synonyms

authority, jurisdiction, power

Examples of usage

  • The purview of the law extends to all citizens.
  • Judges must operate within the purview of the statutory framework.
  • The regulations were enacted beyond the purview of legislative authority.

Translations

Translations of the word "purview" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รขmbito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bereich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cakupan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั„ะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakres

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฏ„ๅ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท champ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกmbito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapsam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ”์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุทุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozsah

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozsah

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Œƒๅ›ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obseg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sviรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั„ะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sahษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกmbito

Etymology

The word 'purview' has its origins in the Middle English term 'purveu,' which is derived from the Old French 'purveu' meaning 'foreseen' or 'provided.' The term was further evolved from the Latin 'provideo,' which translates to 'to foresee' or 'to provide for.' Over centuries, it has taken on a more specific meaning related to the scope and range of considerations, duties, or responsibilities within various contexts, especially legal and administrative ones. The evolution of the word reflects the historical importance of boundaries and jurisdiction in both common and statutory law, illustrating how the scope of action or authority has been defined and understood in different epochs.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,275, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.