1. Plural of aegis; protection, sponsorship, or support, especially official or authoritative.
Usage: Most commonly used in the phrase 'under the aegis of' meaning 'under the protection or sponsorship of'.
2. Plural of aegis; in classical mythology, the protective cloak or breastplate of Zeus or Athena.
Usage: archaic; mythological

Examples

• The conference was held under the egises of the United Nations.
• Several research projects operate under the egises of major universities.
• The new initiative launched under the egises of the government agency.
• In ancient texts, the egises of the gods were said to protect mortals.
• The organization expanded its programs under the egises of international partners.