Definitions for "auspices"
Keywords:  patronage, protection
protection or patronage
in Latin, auspicium; method of divination, especially from birds, to determine the favor or displeasure of the gods.
Natural phenomena thought to reveal the will of the gods.
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kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"