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Meaning of 'purview' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Purview [ n.]
- The body of a statute, or that part which begins with " Be it enacted, " as distinguished from the preamble.
- The limit or scope of a statute; the whole extent of its intention or provisions.
- Limit or sphere of authority; scope; extent.

Meaning of 'purview' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . purview [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
Example in sentence:
  • It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge

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