purview
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. [1]
Limit or sphere of authority; scope; extent. [2]
Alteration (influenced by view) of Middle English purveu, proviso, from Anglo-Norman purveu est, it is provided (from the use of this word to introduce a proviso), past participle of purveier, to provide. [1]
The main part of a statute, as distinguished from its preamble or post script; scope; area of operation. [3]
Limit or sphere of authority; scope; extent. [4]
The purview is distinguished from other parts of a statute, such as the title, preamble, and savings clauses. [5]
Range of vision, comprehension, or experience; outlook. [1]
, it is provided (from the use of this word to introduce a proviso), past participle of purveier, to provide. [5]
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“provided that” (1275), clauses that introduced statutes in old legal documents, from O.Fr. [4]
The extent or range of function, power, or competence; scope. [...] Law The body, scope, or limit of a statute. [1]
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[1] purview. The American Heritage? Dictionary of the English Language …
[2] PURVIEW - Definition
[3] purview - Definition of purview at Your Dictionary
[4] purview definition | Dictionary.com
[5] purview: Definition, Synonyms from Answers.com