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ambit
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ambit
(noun)
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ambit
/
ˈ
æmbət/
noun
plural
ambits
ambit
/
ˈ
æmbət/
noun
plural
ambits
Learner's definition of AMBIT
[
count
]
formal
:
the range or limit that is covered by something (such as a law)
:
scope
—
usually singular
I'm afraid your case doesn't
fall within the ambit
of our jurisdiction.
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