auspice

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Patronage or protection.

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

2. 2
   noun

   An omen or a sign.

   The circle of vultures was not a good auspice.

3. 3
   verb

   To be patron of; to sponsor.

   The music festival was auspiced by a popular radio station.

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

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