Auspices
/ˈɔː.spɪ.sɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Sponsorship or guidance, especially by a legal authority or organization, under which an action or event occurs.
The project proceeded under the auspices of the international tribunal.
- (n.) The protective or authoritative support that legitimizes a legal act or organization.
The charity operates under the auspices of a recognized nonprofit entity.
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Commentary
Often used to indicate formal authority or sponsorship; clarify the sponsoring body's role in legal documents.
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