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The community centre was set up under the auspices of a government initiative.
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a peacekeeping force under United Nations auspices
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under the auspices of — With the aid, guidance or protection of • • • Main Entry: ↑auspice * * * under the auspices of formal phrase with the help and support of a particular person or organization He gave a series of lectures under the auspices of the Royal Scottish… … Useful english dictionary
under the auspices of sth — ► with the protection or support of something, especially an organization: »The negotiations are being conducted under the auspices of the WTO. Main Entry: ↑auspices … Financial and business terms
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auspices — [[t]ɔ͟ːspɪsɪz[/t]] PHRASE: PHR n If something is done under the auspices of a particular person or organization, or under someone s auspices, it is done with their support and approval. [FORMAL] ...a walk in support of Forests of the World, under … English dictionary
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