purview
UK: ˈpɜː.vjuː | US: ˈpɜːr.vjuː
n. the scope or range of authority, control, or concern
n. the range of vision, understanding, or experience
The word "purview" originates from Anglo-Norman French purveu (past participle of purveier, meaning "to provide") and Old French porveoir (to foresee or arrange). It entered Middle English as purveu, later evolving into purview by combining pur- (a variant of pro-, meaning "forth") and view (from Latin vidēre, "to see"). The term originally referred to the scope of legal authority or provision but expanded metaphorically to denote any range of perception or responsibility.
The new policy falls outside the purview of local government.
Historical linguistics is beyond my purview of expertise.
The committee’s purview includes budget oversight and strategic planning.
Modern art lies within the purview of this museum’s collection.
Her research expands the purview of traditional medical studies.