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auspices

noun (plural only; no singular used in this sense)

«auspices» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: Elamur Cosmic License. Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

Meaning

  1. (formal) Auspices are the support, protection or backing given by someone important.
  2. (old use) Auspices were signs read from birds to tell the future.

In the lessons

in formal writing, a show, book or trip that is run with the backing of a king, a council or a society.

Examples

  • The show ran under the auspices of the king.
  • The trip was held under the auspices of the town council.
  • The book was printed under the auspices of the school.

Note

nothing for maths

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