Pur'view, n.

(pûr/vū), n. [Norm. Fr. purveu, purrieu, O. Fr. pourveu, N. Fr. pourvu, provided, p. p. of pourvoir. See PURVEY.]

1. A condition or proviso. [Obs.]
2. (Law.) The body of a statute, or that part which begins with “Be it enacted,” as distinguished from the preamble. Cowell.
3. Hence, the limit or scope of a statute; the whole extent of its intention or provisions. Marshall.
4. Limit or sphere of authority; scope; extent.

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.