auspice

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Patronage or protection

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

An omen or a sign

The circle of vultures was not a good auspice.

Divination from the actions of birds
favoring, protecting, or propitious influence or guidance
{n} omens, favor, patronage
A divining or taking of omens by observing birds; an omen as to an undertaking, drawn from birds; an augury; an omen or sign in general; an indication as to the future
a favorable omen
Protection; patronage and care; guidance
Patronage, support or protection
{i} approval; patronage; omen, sign
auspices
plural form of auspice
auspices
Protection or patronage

The project took place under the auspices of the local church.

auspices
{n} omens, favor, patronage
auspices
Being protected, supported or patronized by
auspices
{i} encouragement, patronage, guidance
auspices
If something is done under the auspices of a particular person or organization, or under someone's auspices, it is done with their support and approval. under the auspices of sb/sth with the help and support of a particular organization or person (auspice (16-19 centuries), from auspicium, from avis + specere )
auspices
kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
auspices
Plural of auspice
auspices
kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
auspice

    Hyphenation

    aus·pice

    Turkish pronunciation

    ôspîs

    Pronunciation

    /ˈôspəs/ /ˈɔːspɪs/

    Etymology

    () From Latin auspicium, in turn from auspex
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