n.
Pronunciation: ' p ə r- ˌ vyü
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English purveu, from Anglo-French purveu est it is provided (opening phrase of a statute)
Date: 15th century
1 a : the body or enacting part of a statute b : the limit, purpose, or scope of a statute
2 : the range or limit of authority, competence, responsibility, concern, or intention
3 : range of vision, understanding, or cognizance