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1: a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena2 a: protection <under the aegis of the Constitution> b: controlling or conditioning influence <many American mothers, under the aegis of benevolent permissiveness…actually neglect their children
— Time>3 a: auspices, sponsorship <under the aegis of the museum> b: control or guidance especially by an individual, group, or system
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