Definition

1. Noun:
   • Protection, support, sponsorship, or guidance: "Auspices" refers to the kindly endorsement, backing, or patronage provided by a person or organization, often implying a protective or supervisory role. It suggests that an activity is conducted with the approval and under the authority of a supporting body.

Usage

• The word "auspices" is almost always used in the plural form and is typically part of the prepositional phrase "under the auspices of." This phrase indicates that an event, project, or activity is officially sponsored, supported, or supervised by the named person or organization.

Examples

• The international conference was organized under the auspices of the United Nations.
• The research program operates under the auspices of a major charitable foundation.
• The cultural festival was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Arts.

Advanced Usage

• "Under favorable auspices": This phrase can be used to indicate that something is beginning or proceeding with good prospects for success, under positive conditions or guidance.
  • The new venture was launched under favorable auspices.

Variants and Related Words

• Auspicious (adj): Conducive to success; favorable; giving or being a sign of future success. This is the adjective form related to "auspices."
  • They considered the sunny weather an auspicious start to the journey.
• Auspice (n, singular, rare): An omen or sign, especially one that is favorable. This singular form is archaic and rarely used in modern English outside of historical or literary contexts. The modern, common usage is almost exclusively the plural "auspices."

Synonyms

• Patronage: The support given by a patron.
• Sponsorship: The act of sponsoring someone or something.
• Aegis: The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
• Guidance: Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty.

Related Phrases

• Under the aegis of: Functionally identical in meaning to "under the auspices of," meaning with the protection or support of.
  • The treaty was signed under the aegis of the regional alliance.

Noun

1. kindly endorsement and guidance
   • the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council