ae·gis 
/ˈi:ʤəs/ noun
/ˈi:ʤəs/ noun [singular] formal : the power to protect, control, or support something or someone — used in the phrase under the aegis of ▪ Their rights are protected under the aegis [=authority] of the law. ▪ The issue will be decided under the aegis of an international organization.
