auspice
verbEtymology From Middle French auspice, from Latin auspicium, in turn from auspex.
1
To be patron of; to sponsor.
- The music festival was auspiced by a popular radio station.
auspice
nounUK /ˈɔːspɪs/ · US /ˈɔspɪs/
Etymology From Middle French auspice, from Latin auspicium, in turn from auspex.
1
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.
- Derived terms
- under the auspices of
- Related terms
- auspiced, auspicing, auspicious