Purview

Purview Definition

The range of operation, authority, control, concern, or knowledge; the scope within which something is relevant or effective.

Common in formal and legal contexts but less frequent in everyday speech.

Purview is a noun.

Purview Synonyms

extent , jurisdiction , range , realm , scope

How To Use Purview In A Sentence

1. This issue falls outside the purview of this committee.
2. The new law expanded the purview of the environmental agency.
3. Decisions about funding are within the purview of the board of directors.
4. Her expertise is within the purview of molecular biology.