auspice

American  

[aw-spis] / ˈɔ spɪs /

noun

plural

auspices

1. Usually auspices patronage; support; sponsorship.

   under the auspices of the Department of Education.

2. Often auspices a favorable sign or propitious circumstance.

3. a divination or prognostication, originally from observing birds.

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auspice British  

/ ˈɔːspɪs /

noun

1. (usually plural) patronage or guidance (esp in the phrase under the auspices of )

2. (often plural) a sign or omen, esp one that is favourable

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Etymology

Origin of auspice

First recorded in 1525–35; from French, from Latin auspicium “a bird-watching, divination from flight of birds,” equivalent to auspic- (stem of auspex ) + -ium -ium

Example Sentences

Most recently, under the auspices of Venetian Heritage, an international foundation that supports conservation, publications and exhibitions, the painting was intensively studied and worked on.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also pledged their "commitment to working towards achieving our just southern goal through preparations for a comprehensive southern conference under the auspices of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia".

From Barron's

The animals cannot be rehomed, explains Mrs Mansfield, with many requiring licences to keep them under the auspices of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act.

From BBC

"We do have a normalisation agreement," Kurti said, referring to the agreement signed under the auspices of the European Union in 2023.

From Barron's

Developed under the auspices of the UN, the normal practice for studies like this is to have the key conclusions and recommendations agreed word by word with governments and published as a "summary for policymakers".

From BBC

Related Words

• aegis
• sponsorship