PURVIEW Definition & Meaning

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purview

[ pur-vyoo ]

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noun

the range of operation, authority, control, concern, etc.
Synonyms: , , ,
the range of vision, insight, or understanding.
Law.
1. that which is provided or enacted in a statute, as distinguished from the preamble.
2. the purpose or scope of a statute.
the full scope or compass of any document, statement, subject, book, etc.

purview

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noun

the scope of operation or concern of something
the breadth or range of outlook or understanding
law the body of a statute, containing the enacting clauses

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of purview¹

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English purveu, from Anglo-French: past participle of purveier “to furnish or supply”; purvey

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of purview¹

C15: from Anglo-Norman purveu, from porveeir to furnish; see purvey

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Whether the decision can be taken by a single minister depends on whether it is considered "controversial" and/or cross-cutting, in other words whether it falls under the purview of multiple departments.

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Anything deeper, they argue, is likely to be preexisting contamination, which is beyond the agency’s purview.

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South Korea’s addition to the list, which the Department of Energy announced to research institutions under its purview this month, will be finalized by April 15, South Korea’s Hankyoreh newspaper reported.

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Oversight of the homes' construction, and ensuring it complies with federal building standards, falls under the purview of the U.S.

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Not all of the hydrants on the list are under DWP’s purview.

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