Definition of PURVIEW

purview

Plural: purviews

Noun

  • the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
  • The enacting part of a statute.
  • The scope of a statute.
  • Scope or range of interest or control.
  • Range of understanding.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English purveu (“proviso”), from Anglo-Norman purveu est (“it is provided”), or purveu que (“provided that”) (statutory language), from Old French porveü (“provided”), past participle of porveoir (“to provide”), from Latin prōvideō (see provide). Influenced by view and its etymological antecedents.

Scrabble Score: 15

purview is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
purview is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
purview is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

purview is a valid Words With Friends word