Law Dictionary

To search for a particular term please use the following search box.

purview

That part of an act of the legislature which begins with the words "Be it enacted," &c., aud ends before the repealing clause. Cooke's R. 330 3 Bibb, 181. According to Cowell, this word also signifies a conditional gift or grant. It is said to be derived from the French pourvu, provided. It always implies a condition. Interpreter, h. t.

Source : Bouvier 1856

Language : English

Return

Return to Law Dictionary Index