formal
: an area within which someone or something has authority, influence, or knowledge
The case is within the court's purview.
That question is outside/beyond my purview.
The moral dilemmas of the early settlers are beyond the purview of this book.
Cite this Entry
“Purview.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/purview. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
Copy Citation
