purview
Say it: PUR-vyoo /ˈpɝvju/ · noun
What “purview” means
The things your role gives you authority over.
More precisely: The range of someone's authority, responsibility or concern.
Example: “Pricing decisions fall within the finance director's purview.”
When to use it
In formal discussions, when deciding whether a matter falls within someone's authority or area of responsibility.
Similar words
scope, jurisdiction, domain
Where it comes from
From Anglo-Norman purveu, "provided."
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