auspice

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From Latin auspicium, in turn from auspex

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Singular
auspice

Plural
auspices

auspice (plural auspices)

  1. (chiefly in plural) 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. (obsolete) Divination from the actions of birds.

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auspice m. (plural auspici)

  1. auspex
  2. patron, sponsor, promoter

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