ambit meaning

Definition of ambit

1. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
   • the range of a supersonic jet
   • a piano has a greater range than the human voice
   • the ambit of municipal legislation
   • within the compass of this article
   • within the scope of an investigation
   • outside the reach of the law
   • in the political orbit of a world power

   Synonyms: scope, range, reach, orbit, compass

   Type of: extent

   Kinds: approximate range, confines, contrast, internationality, latitude, horizon, sweep, gamut, spectrum, palette