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purview
pur·view / ˈpərˌvyoō/ • n. [in sing.] the scope of the influence or concerns of something: such a case might be within the purview of the legislation. ∎ a range of experience or thought: social taboos meant that little information was likely to come within the purview of women generally. |
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"purview." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "purview." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-purview.html "purview." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-purview.html |
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PURVIEWThe part of a statute or a law that delineates its purpose and scope. Purview refers to the enacting part of a statute. It generally begins with the words be it enacted and continues as far as the repealing clause. The purview is distinguished from other parts of a statute, such as the title, preamble, and savings clauses. |
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"Purview." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Purview." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437703607.html "Purview." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437703607.html |
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purview body of a statute, following the preamble XV; scope of a document, etc. XVIII. — AN. purveu, OF. porveu (mod. pourvu), pp. of porveeir PURVEY; orig. clause introduced by purveu est it is provided, or purveu que provided that.
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T. F. HOAD. "purview." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "purview." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-purview.html T. F. HOAD. "purview." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-purview.html |
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purview
purview •Askew
•undervalue, value
•Matthew • countervalue • argue
•début • nephew • Pegu • ecu • rescue
•Verdelho
•menu, venue
•ague • Jehu • emu • preview • Jesu
•mildew • miscue
•continue, sinew
•in situ • barbecue • curlicue
•honeydew • clerihew • retinue
•avenue • residue • impromptu • shoyu
•Autocue • Kikuyu • Bartholomew
•interview • Montague • overview
•curfew • purlieu • purview
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"purview." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "purview." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-purview.html "purview." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-purview.html |
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