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    Auspice , 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.
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    2. Protection; patronage and care; guidance.
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      Which by his auspice they will nobler make.
      Dryden.

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      ☞ In this sense the word is generally plural, auspices; as, under the auspices of the king.

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