Under the auspices

Meaning

The idiom "under the auspices" means that something is done or organized under the supervision, direction, or protection of an authority figure or organization. It implies that the authority figure or organization takes responsibility for the event or action that occurs.

Usage

• The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
• The project received funding from the government under the auspices of a grant program.
• The company is expanding into new markets under the auspices of its CEO's vision.
• The event was organized under the auspices of a local charity organization.
• The athlete competed under the auspices of their national sports federation.

Roots and History

The phrase "under the auspices" has its roots in ancient Roman law, where the word "auctor" meant "authority," and "auspicium" meant "omens" or "divination." The phrase comes from the idea that something is done or organized under the guidance or protection of an authority figure or organization. Over time, the idiom has evolved to simply mean that something is done or organized under the supervision, direction, or protection of an authority figure or organization.

Synonyms in English

• Under the sponsorship of
• With the backing of
• Backed by
• Supported by
• Guided by

Synonyms in other languages

• Spanish: "Bajo la patrocinación de"
  • Example: La fiesta se celebró bajo la patrocinación del ayuntamiento. (The party was held under the sponsorship of the municipality.)
• French: "Sous la protection de"
  • Example: Le concert s'est déroulé sous la protection du ministère de la Culture. (The concert took place under the protection of the ministry of culture.)
• German: "Unter der Schutzstellung von"
  • Example: Der Kongress fand unter der Schutzstellung des Bundespräsidenten statt. (The conference took place under the patronage of the federal president.)

Similar Idioms

• late unpleasantness

• under no illusions

• up and about