Complete Definition of "auspice"

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English

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Noun
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  1. Patronage, support or protection.

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

  1. An omen or a sign.

#:The circle of vultures was not a good auspice.

  1. obsolete Divination from the actions of birds.

See also
allspice


Italian

Noun
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  1. auspex
  2. patron, sponsor, promoter

Related terms
auspicio
auspicare

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