Meaning of purview in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpərˌvju/

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  1. Noun

    purview

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French purveu‘foreseen’, past participle of purveier (see purvey). Early use was as a legal term specifying the body of a statute following the words ‘be it enacted …’

    Definitions

    1. the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated

    Examples

    • « It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge »

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