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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. 2. Protection; patronage and care guidance. Which by his auspice they will nobler make --Dryden. Note: In this sense the word is generally plural, auspices; as under the auspices of the king. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: auspices n : kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council" [syn: {protection}, {aegis}]
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