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Auspice

//ˈɔːspɪs// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Patronage or protection. in-plural

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

  2. 2
    a favorable omen wordnet
  3. 3
    An omen or a sign.

    "The circle of vultures was not a good auspice."

  4. 4
    Divination from the actions of birds. obsolete
Verb
  1. 1
    To be patron of; to sponsor. transitive

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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