HealthJuly 15, 2026
purview
/ˈpɜːrvjuː/
Definition
The range of influence, concern, or responsibility assigned to a person or an organization.
Etymology
Originating from the Anglo-French 'purveu', meaning 'provided,' it was historically used in legal documents to introduce the scope of an act or statute. It evolved to describe the broader range of authority or knowledge within which an entity operates.
In the news
In this article, the word refers to the specific set of facilities that a local oversight board is legally responsible for inspecting and monitoring. It highlights the vast workload that falls under the jurisdiction of these understaffed boards.
Albany Has Let Disability and Mental Health Oversight Boards Wither Away
Read the full article ↗New York Focus