Protection (5)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">protection</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(aegis can mean someone's guidance or protection)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for aegis that I've seen before include "strong defence" , "Kindly endorsement and guidance" , "shelter" , "Backing or support" , "Protection (of someone)" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">protection</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(defence is a kind of protection)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for defence that I've seen before include "A means of protecting from attack" , "Evidence from the accused" , "Resistance to attack" , "Armed forces' role" , "Purpose of armed forces" .)