Less common spelling of aegis
1
:a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
2 a
:protection
- under the aegis of the Constitution
b
:controlling or conditioning (see 2condition 5a) influence
- passed new laws under the aegis of national security
3 a
:auspices, sponsorship
- under the aegis of the museum
b
:control or guidance especially by an individual, group, or system
- under the aegis of the government
