auspices
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- noun
- /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
- Formal
- Our research project is being conducted under the auspices of the university’s prestigious grant program.
- under UN auspices
- under United Nations auspices
- under university auspices
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Watch on YouTubeBecause then we're not, you know, under the auspices of the FBI or the CIA.
- Because then we're not, you know, under the auspices of the FBI or the CIA.
- Other people may do it through our auspices, but we're committed to owning it, taking it and making sure that Hamas doesn't move back.
- One, I grew up under the auspices of Tough it out.
Examples
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The actions of the uniformed Secret Service fall under the auspices of the Department of the Treasury.
Blog text (9) -
Thus, if they were in enemy territory, they were under the auspices of the bishop of that territory.
Academic text (1991) -
At this point, she should have been entering advanced studies under the auspices of the Institute, not working for it.
Fiction book (1992) -
We collect the evidence under the auspices of the Thai police, and we participate in the buy.
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The Korean War was, by law, to be fought under the auspices of the UN, not by the US.
Academic text (2013) -
Coincidentally, a program of research began under the auspices of the Department of Transportation.
Academic text (1995) -
Treatment groups are offered through the auspices of local treatment organizations or clinicians in private practice.
Academic text (1993) -
The fair was under the auspices of the Iraqi Ministry of Transport.
Fiction book (1994) -
Kosawa had been made associate professor before his trip to Vienna under the auspices of the Ministry of Education.
Academic text (1990) -
So I teach a course called Copyright X under the auspices of Harvard X, Rob's venture.
Synonyms
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Help and money a company gives to a person, group, or event
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Support, often money, that people give to art or cultural groups
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8.6
A group or authority gives support and protection
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8.4
With support and protection from an organization or authority
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1.1
Support from a powerful person or organization that keeps someone safe and helps them succeed
Antonyms
How Supportive
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- Formal
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Auspices comes from a Latin idea of a 'bird watcher', from avis 'bird' and specere 'to look'. In ancient Rome people watched birds for signs, so being under someone's auspices means you have their support or approval.