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Patronage (5)

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I believe the answer is:

aegis

'patronage' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for aegis that I've seen before include "Friendly endorsement and guidance" , "Backing or support" , "Protection - patronage" , "Protection, backing" , "Auspices" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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