auspice noun. ['ɔ:spɪs] M16.
[French, or Latin auspicium taking omens from birds, from avis bird + var. stem of specere look.]
1. a. An observation of birds for omens; a sign or token given by birds. M16.
b. gen. A prophetic token or premonition, esp. of a happy future; a forecast. M17.

2. sing. & (now) in pl. Patronage, favouring influence. E17.
Esp. in under the auspices of.

■ au'spicial adjective auspicious; of or pertaining to auspices or augury: E17.

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