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purview n

Purview means scope of authority or concern. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of purview

  • scope of authority or concern

Usage examples of purview

Employee discipline falls within the manager's purview, but payroll does not.

The court said the dispute was outside its purview because another agency had authority.

Climate policy is now part of the department's purview, not just transportation planning.

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