Associations to the word «Ambit»

Wiktionary

AMBIT, noun. The sphere or area of control and influence of something.
AMBIT, noun. A circuit, or a boundary around a property.
AMBIT, noun. A span of actions, thoughts, or words.
AMBIT CLAIM, noun. An extravagant initial demand made in expectation of an eventual counter-offer and compromise

Dictionary definition

AMBIT, noun. 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".

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle