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auspice

noun
/ˈɔːspɪs/UK/ˈɔspɪs/US/ˈɑspɪs/

Etymology

From Middle French auspice, from Latin auspicium, in turn from auspex.

  1. derived from auspicium
  2. derived from auspice

Definitions

  1. Patronage or protection.

    • This building was built under the auspices of the Friends of the Poor.

  2. An omen or a sign.

    • The circle of vultures was not a good auspice.

  3. Divination from the actions of birds.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. To be patron of

      To be patron of; to sponsor.

      • The music festival was auspiced by a popular radio station.

The neighborhood

Derived

under the auspices of

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA