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Onus vs Purview - What's the difference?

onus | purview |

As nouns the difference between onus and purview

is that onus is a legal obligation while purview is the enacting part of a statute.

onus

English

Noun

  • A legal obligation.
    • The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.
  • (uncountable) Burden of proof, onus probandi
    • The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.
  • Stigma.
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  • Blame.
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  • Responsibility; burden.
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    • Related terms

    * exonerate * exoneration * onerous * onus probandi

    Anagrams

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    purview

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (legal) The enacting part of a statute.
  • (legal) The scope of a statute.
  • Scope or range of interest or control.
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  • Range of understanding.

    • Related terms

    * purvey