aegis

[US]/'iːdʒɪs/
[UK]/'idʒɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. protection; support; sponsorship

Phrases & Collocations

seek aegis

aegis of protection

Example Sentences

a child whose welfare is now under the aegis of the courts.

a concert held under the aegis of the parents' association.

under the unfailing aegis of law

the negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN.

under the aegis of the United Nations

seeking protection under the aegis of the law

operating under the aegis of a charitable organization

working under the aegis of a famous artist

proceeding under the aegis of a skilled mentor

research conducted under the aegis of a renowned institution

creating art under the aegis of inspiration

performing under the aegis of a prestigious theater company

innovating under the aegis of cutting-edge technology

growing under the aegis of a nurturing environment

Real-world Examples

Japan's defense ministry is reportedly planning to install a U.S.-made aegis assured defense system.

Source: CCTV Observations

So what happens to this particular group now if it moves under the aegis or umbrella of the director's office?

Source: PBS Business Interview Series

Supporters of the emerging government, under the aegis of the National Transitional Council, have generally heeded calls to refrain from reprisals.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

Moscow has also proposed creating an international humanitarian appraisal commission in the near future, under the aegis of the United Nations.

Source: CRI Online March 2018 Collection

They've opened a branch in Northern France under the aegis of the Red Cross.

Source: Downton Abbey Season 2

Japan and Russia have rejected a second round of emission-cutting under its aegis, after their current commitments expire at the end of 2012.

Source: The Economist - International

We followed a truck to an operation that is pumping dirty cobalt into the international supply chain under the aegis of the Congolese presidential guard.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May/June 2018 Compilation

Our mother cared intensely about social status and being famous — and, under her aegis we gave up a great many years of our life.

Source: The school of life

Witt was encouraged to feel fortunate in the sense that he was under the aegis of the government as 'a special case'.

Source: Friday Flash Fiction

Mr Castillo struck agreements with the vigilantes: they will be vetted, in theory at least, and then join an ill-defined rural defence corps under the army's aegis.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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