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under the aegis of someone Definition


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aegis
noun
    aegises
    1. Protection or patronage.
      Thesaurus: protection, shelter, sponsorship, umbrella, backing, advocacy, guardianship, support, patronage, favour.
Idiom: under the aegis of someone (under the aegis of some organization)
    Under their supervision, support or patronage.
Etymology: 18c: from Greek aigis the shield of Zeus, in Greek mythology.



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