Protection
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The process of keeping (something or someone) safe. An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file.)
Example sentence: The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to an uniformity of interests. The protection of these faculties is the first object of government.
Aegis
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A mythological shield associated with Zeus and Athena shown as a short cloak consisting of a goatskin. The aegis of Athena is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. The aegis is more an emblem of protection and power than an actual military shield.Protection, guidance. Usually used as ‘under the aegis because of its origin as protection of the shield of Athena.Endorsement.Sponsorship.