ambit
/ˈæmbɪt/
noun
- The range, scope, or limits of something, such as an activity, influence, or authority.
- Her responsibilities extended beyond the ambit of her official job description.
- The investigation was kept within the ambit of the local police department.
- The new law falls within the ambit of environmental regulations.
- A surrounding area or boundary; the circumference or edge of a place.
- The castle's ambit included several outbuildings and a moat.
- They explored the entire ambit of the ancient city.
- The garden was enclosed within the ambit of the old stone wall.