auspice

[ aw-spis ]

noun

, plural aus·pic·es [aw, -sp, uh, -siz].

1. Usually auspices. patronage; support; sponsorship:

   under the auspices of the Department of Education.

2. Often auspices. a favorable sign or propitious circumstance.
3. a divination or prognostication, originally from observing birds.

auspice

/ ˈɔːspɪs /

noun

1. usually plural patronage or guidance (esp in the phrase under the auspices of )
2. often plural a sign or omen, esp one that is favourable

Word History and Origins

Origin of auspice¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from French, from Latin auspicium “a bird-watching, divination from flight of birds,” equivalent to auspic- (stem of auspex ) + -ium -ium

Word History and Origins

Origin of auspice¹

C16: from Latin auspicium augury from birds; see auspex

Example Sentences

“There’s a lot of systems in place to deal with physical abuse of any minor, and I think it’s wrong for the state to presume that parents are a danger and therefore take a blanket policy where they’re going to withhold information from all parents under the auspice that some parents might be harmful to their kids,” Essayli said.

From Washington Times

Tim Pickering, founder and chief investment officer of Calgary-based Auspice Capital Advisors, said the local industry is generally supportive of Smith's UCP.

From Reuters

The bill is, quite plainly, a set of misguided rules that are almost certain to stifle an untold number of helpful, affirming, and positive educational experiences under the auspice of preventing unhealthy interactions that truly only exist in the minds of bigoted, homophobes.

From The Verge

In the discussion that followed the viewing, we learned that as volunteers the Donut Dollies were not entitled to any benefits, either from the American Red Cross, under whose auspice they served, or from the U.S. military, which, as Roig-Franzia noted, benefited greatly from their gift to our servicemen.

From Washington Post

Tim Pickering, chief investment officer at Auspice Capital, a Canadian computer-driven commodities-focused fund, reduced equity exposure on Friday.

From Reuters

Related Words

• aegis
• sponsorship