auspice
Translation
patronage, sponsorship, aegis, omen
Examples
The event was held under the auspices of the city council.
The event was held under the auspices of the city council.
Grammar Patterns
under the auspices of ((sb./sth.)) with the support and approval of (sb./sth.) The event was held under the auspices of the city council.
Similar Words
Synonyms: patronage, sponsorship, backing, support
Etymology
From Latin 'auspicium' (divination by observing birds), from 'avis' (bird) + 'specere' (to look at).
Memory Tips
Almost always used in the plural form 'auspices', in the phrase 'under the auspices of'. Imagine a powerful organization watching over a project like a protective bird.