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Auspice

Auspice Meaning & Definition
Auspice Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Auspice?

[n] a favorable omen

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See Also | omen | portent | presage | prognostic | prognostication

Auspice In Webster's Dictionary

\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.

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