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