Main Entry: pur·view

Pronunciation: \ˈpər-ˌvyü\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English purveu, from Anglo-French purveu est it is provided (opening phrase of a statute)

Date: 15th century

1 a : the body or enacting part of a statute b : the limit, purpose, or scope of a statute
2 : the range or limit of authority, competence, responsibility, concern, or intention
3 : range of vision, understanding, or cognizance