Under the aegis of somebody/something
preposition
With the protection or support of a person, organization, etc.
The project was completed under the aegis of the United Nations.

Often appears as...
- under the aegis of the government
- under the aegis of the university
Usage tips
Formal
preposition
With the protection or support of a person, organization, etc.
The project was completed under the aegis of the United Nations.

Often appears as...
- under the aegis of the government
- under the aegis of the university
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1

Powerful Backing
Indicates a strong influential group provides support for an activity or project.

The health initiative thrived under the aegis of the World Health Organization.
Endorsement Nuance
Implies that the supporting entity endorses or approves the project, lending it credibility.

The research was published under the aegis of a renowned scientific council.
Not Directly Involved
The supporting party may not be directly involved, but provides authority or resources.

The festival was organized under the aegis of the city council.
Powerful Backing
Indicates a strong influential group provides support for an activity or project.

The health initiative thrived under the aegis of the World Health Organization.
Endorsement Nuance
Implies that the supporting entity endorses or approves the project, lending it credibility.

The research was published under the aegis of a renowned scientific council.
Not Directly Involved
The supporting party may not be directly involved, but provides authority or resources.

The festival was organized under the aegis of the city council.
Powerful Backing
Indicates a strong influential group provides support for an activity or project.

The health initiative thrived under the aegis of the World Health Organization.
Endorsement Nuance
Implies that the supporting entity endorses or approves the project, lending it credibility.

The research was published under the aegis of a renowned scientific council.
Not Directly Involved
The supporting party may not be directly involved, but provides authority or resources.

The festival was organized under the aegis of the city council.
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