ambit

[ am-bit ]

noun

1. a sphere of operation or influence; range; scope:

   the ambit of such an action.

2. boundary; limit.
3. circumference; circuit.

ambit

/ ˈæmbɪt /

noun

1. scope or extent
2. limits, boundary, or circumference

Word History and Origins

Origin of ambit¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin ambitus “a going around,” equivalent to amb- ambi- + itus “a going” ( i- (stem of īre to go) + -tus suffix of verb action)

Word History and Origins

Origin of ambit¹

C16: from Latin ambitus a going round, from ambīre to go round, from ambi- + īre to go

Example Sentences

“The drafters of the Espionage Act did not intend for publishers to fall within its ambit,” Stella Assange wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

From Seattle Times

Before I moved to Los Angeles, I was a theater critic and editor for the Village Voice, where my ambit was principally the downtown theater scene.

From Los Angeles Times

“Clearly, criminal actions taken by a president well outside the ambit of his official responsibilities should receive no immunity.”

From Salon

"I am given to understand the ambit of state security is widening," she added.

From Reuters

Manesar always insists that he and his team work with the administration and within the ambit of law.

From BBC