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Definition of auspices noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

auspices

noun

/ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

/ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

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under the auspices of somebody/something

with the help, support or protection of somebody/something
- The community centre was set up under the auspices of a government initiative.
- a peacekeeping force under United Nations auspices
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