Meaning of purview in English

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 »