Within/outside the purview of something

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Authority Boundaries

Use it to discuss what someone or an organization can control or decide.

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Setting budget limits is within the purview of the finance committee.

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Responsibility Clarification

Helps specify who is responsible for what actions or decisions.

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Curriculum development falls within the purview of the academic council.

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Debate Framing

Clarifies what is up for discussion and what is not.

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This matter is within the purview of our committee, not the neighboring town's council.

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