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Purview
see synonyms of purviewNoun
the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
Example Sentences:'It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Purview
see synonyms of purviewnoun
1.
the scope of operation or concern of something
2.
the breadth or range of outlook or understanding
3. law
the body of a statute, containing the enacting clauses
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Purview
see synonyms of purview noun
1.
the body and scope of an act or bill
2.
the extent or range of control, activity, or concern; province
3.
range of sight or understanding
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Purview
see synonyms of purviewn.
1. The extent or range of activity, function, power, or competence; scope. See Synonyms at range.
2.
a. Range of vision: "Craning her neck, [she] extends her purview to the faculty lounge" (Rachel Kadish).
b. Range of understanding or experience.
3. Law
a. The body or main part of a statute, as distinguished from its preamble.
b. The general scope and coverage of a statute.
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