Saturday, September 7, 2013

purview -- Todd

pur·view  (pûrvy)
n.
1. The extent or range of function, power, or competence; scope. See Synonyms at range.
2. Range of vision, comprehension, or experience; outlook.
3. Law The body, scope, or limit of a statute.

[Alteration (influenced by view) of Middle English purveuproviso, from Anglo-Norman purveu estit is provided (from the use of this word to introduce a proviso), past participle of purveierto provide; see purvey.]

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I think that teenage tennis and grown-up investment are within Todd's purview. 

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