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1. (n.) purview
the range of operation, authority, concern, etc.
2. purview
the range of vision, insight, or understanding.
3. purview
the body, as distinguished from the preamble, of a statute.
4. purview
the purpose or scope of a statute.
5. purview
the full scope or compass of any document, statement, subject, etc.
Etymology: (1225–75; ME purveu < AF: ptp. of purveier to purvey)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) horizon, view, purview
the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
"It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge"
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1. (noun) purview
the body of a statute, or that part which begins with " Be it enacted, " as distinguished from the preamble
2. (noun) purview
the limit or scope of a statute; the whole extent of its intention or provisions
3. (noun) purview
limit or sphere of authority; scope; extent
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