AUSPICES


Meaning of AUSPICES in English

noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ VERB

hold

The militants say talks should be held under United Nations auspices in Geneva, on the basis of self-determination.

Since parties held under the auspices of the Fourth of July will be ongoing all weekend, some careful planning is required.

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

A fresh election was held on Jan 17, 1988, under the auspices of an army-appointed commission.

In 1984, for example, an external mediator was appointed following the breakdown of negotiations, and agreement reached under his auspices .

It proposed an international convention on air transport under the auspices of an international authority.

Polybius travelled in Celtic lands under Roman auspices and with Roman help and protection.

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