n. [ OF. purveu, pourveu, F. pourvu, provided, p. p. of OF. porveoir, F. pourvoir. See Purvey, View, and cf. Proviso. ]
Profanations within the purview of several statutes. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
In determining the extent of information required in the exercise of a particular authority, recourse must be had to the objects within the purview of that authority. Madison. [ 1913 Webster ]