in·ter·ces·sion ( n t r-s sh n)n. 1. Entreaty in favor of another, especially a prayer or petition to God in behalf of another. 2. Mediation in a dispute. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin intercessi  , intercessin-, intervention, from intercessus, past participle of interc dere, to intervene; see intercede.]in ter·cession·al adj.in ter·cessor (-ssr) n.in ter·cesso·ry adj. |
intercession [ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən]
n
1. the act or an instance of interceding
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the act of interceding or offering petitionary prayer to God on behalf of others
3. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) such petitionary prayer
4. (Historical Terms) Roman history the interposing of a veto by a tribune or other magistrate
[from Latin intercessio; see intercede]
intercessional , intercessory adj
intercessor n
intercessorial adj
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| Noun | 1. |  intercession - a prayer to God on behalf of another person |
| 2. | intercession - the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.); "it occurs without human intervention" involvement, participation, involution, engagement - the act of sharing in the activities of a group; "the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities" intermediation, mediation - the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement |
intercession
noun pleading, prayer, intervention, plea, mediation, advocacy, solicitation, entreaty, good offices, supplication Many claimed to have been cured as a result of her intercessions.
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