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.
ETYMOLOGY:
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. See purvey.
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