Noun
The art or practice of foretelling events by observing the actions of birds, etc.; divination.
An omen; prediction; prognostication; indication of the future; presage.
A rite, ceremony, or observation of an augur.
Source: Webster's dictionaryhe hoped it was an augury Source: Internet
it was a sign from God Source: Internet
Brent, 17, 20: Brent describes augury as the “spiritual equivalent of consulting the polls.” Source: Internet
Since auguria publica and inaugurations of magistrates are strictly connected to political life this brought about the deterioration and abuses that condemned augury to progressive and inarrestable debasement, stripping it of all religious value. Source: Internet
The art of augury was considered prestigious by ancient Romans; by sending his signs, Jupiter (the sovereign of heaven) communicates his advice to his terrestrial colleague: the king (rex) or his successor magistrates. Source: Internet
Those whose actions had led to divine wrath (ira deorum) could not have possessed a true right of augury (ius augurum). Source: Internet