purview
8 synonyms for purview, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The scope or range of something's authority, responsibility, or interest, especially a law or an official role.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use purview
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
within the purview of
outside the purview of
fall under someone's purview
Formal — mostly used in legal, official, or bureaucratic contexts.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman legal phrasing meaning roughly "it is provided," later shaped by influence from the word "view."
Full origin of purview →Frequently asked questions
What does “purview” mean?
The word “purview” means the scope or range of something's authority, responsibility, or interest, especially a law or an official role. In plain terms, the area or range of things a person, law, or organisation is responsible for or concerned with.
How do you pronounce “purview”?
“Purview” is pronounced PURV-yoo (/ˈpɜː(ɹ)vjuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “purview” in a sentence?
Here is “purview” used in a sentence: “Overseas trade deals fall outside the purview of a local council.”
What part of speech is “purview”?
“Purview” is a noun.
Where does the word “purview” come from?
The word “purview” comes from Anglo-Norman. From Anglo-Norman legal phrasing meaning roughly "it is provided," later shaped by influence from the word "view.".
