(Under the) patronage of (8)
I believe the answer is:
auspices
(Other definitions for auspices that I've seen before include "Under these, you have the help, support or protection of someone" , "Omens or patronage for USA epics" , "Good offices" .)
I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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