auspices
noun C2- Protection or patronage.
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“These are mournful auspices to accompany a betrothal,” sighed poor Renée.
“Most willingly, duke; under your auspices I will receive any person you please, but you must not expect me to be too confiding.
You would not have me marry under such sad auspices?”
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