Auspice \Aus"pice\, n.; pl. Auspices. [L. auspicium, fr.
auspex: cf. F. auspice. See Auspicate, a.]
1. A divining or taking of omens by observing birds; an omen
as to an undertaking, drawn from birds; an augury; an omen
or sign in general; an indication as to the future.
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2. Protection; patronage and care; guidance. [1913 Webster]
Which by his auspice they will nobler make. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
Note: In this sense the word is generally plural, auspices; as, under the auspices of the king. [1913 Webster]
auspice
noun1: a favorable omen
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