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Aegis

Aegis [ee-jis]   Also egis
Noun

Shield

- The protection or support of a particular person or organization
- The shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena
Synonyms
protection, shield

Usage
1. He put forth his proposal, adding repeatedly that it had the aegis of the university's top professors.

2. Negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN
Near antonyms
aggression, attack