1.23.2012

PURVIEW

Purview means the range of control, concern or function. (noun). An example of purview is the extent to which a local government has power over the citizens. 
      -  Immigration policy is the purview (seara, competência, esfera, âmbito) of the federal government.
     -  It is not within my purview to answer that question (não cabe a mim responder a essa pergunta).