Scōpe, n.

n. [Lat. scopos, Gr. σκοπός, from σκέπτεσθαι, σκοπεῖν, root σκέπ-, to view; It. scopo.]

1Sense 1. That at which one aims; the thing, or end, to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate design, aim, or purpose; intention; drift; object.

Your scope is as mine own, So to enforce and qualify the laws As to your soul seems good. Shak.

The scope of all their pleading against man's authority, is to overthrow such laws and constitutions of the church. Hooker.

2Sense 2. Room or opportunity for free outlook or aim; space for action; amplitude of opportunity; free course or vent; liberty; hence, a riotous act; a sally.

Give him line and scope. Shak.

In the fate and fortunes of the human race, scope is given to the operation of laws which man must always fail to discern the reasons of. I. Taylor.

Excuse me if I have given too much scope to the reflections which have arisen in my mind. Burke.

3Sense 3. Extended area. [Obs.] “The scopes of land granted to the first adventurers.” Davies.

4Sense 4. Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable.