auspice

The definition of an auspice is a show of support or advocacy.

(noun)

An example of an auspice is the support of the Democratic National Committee for the Democratic presidential candidate.

Auspice is defined as an omen or prophecy.

(noun)

See auspice in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. auspices

a watching for omens in the flight of birds; divination
an omen, esp. a favorable one
approval and support; guiding sponsorship; patronage: a plan under government auspices

Origin: Fr < L auspicium, omen < auspex, auspex

See auspice in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. aus·pi·ces (ôˈspĭ-sĭz, -sēzˌ)

also auspices Protection or support; patronage.
A sign indicative of future prospects; an omen: Auspices for the venture seemed favorable.
Observation of and divination from the actions of birds.

Origin:

Origin: Latin auspicium, bird divination, auspices

Origin: , from auspex, auspic-, bird augur; see awi- in Indo-European roots

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