intercession

[ in-ter-sesh-uhn ]

/ ˌɪn tərˈsɛʃ ən /

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noun

an act or instance of interceding.

an interposing or pleading on behalf of another person.

a prayer to God on behalf of another.

Roman History. the interposing of a veto, as by a tribune.

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Origin of intercession

1400–50; late Middle English <Latin intercessiōn- (stem of intercessiō), equivalent to intercess(us) past participle of intercēdere to intercede (equivalent to interced- variant stem + -tus past participle suffix, with -dt->-ss-) + -iōn--ion

OTHER WORDS FROM intercession

in·ter·ces·sion·al, adjectivepre·in·ter·ces·sion, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH intercession

intercession , intersession

Words nearby intercession

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How to use intercession in a sentence

It arises only if one imagines being the “single, messiah-like figure” whose intercession is the key to victory.
Delusions, justice, accountability and freedom in America|Paul Taylor|December 18, 2020|Washington Post
The key to meeting the right people was sifarish, an intercession from a well-connected friend.
Revisiting Pakistan’s tangle of contradictions and violence|Bilal Qureshi|December 11, 2020|Washington Post
He drew near to present an acceptable sacrifice; and as a priest, he makes intercession.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
From within the chamber came the sounds of a scuffle, a man's soft laugh, and a girl's softer intercession.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini

He cannot so follow him as a Priest before the throne on high, making intercession for sinners.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
Through their intercession they obtain for us from Him the grace to lead a virtuous life and to gain heaven.
Mary, Help of Christians|Various
What else but the intercession of the saint whom he had befriended obtained for this heathen the grace of the Faith and martyrdom?
Mary, Help of Christians|Various

British Dictionary definitions for intercession

intercession

/ (ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən) /

noun

the act or an instance of interceding

the act of interceding or offering petitionary prayer to God on behalf of others

such petitionary prayer

Roman history the interposing of a veto by a tribune or other magistrate

Derived forms of intercession

intercessional or intercessory, adjectiveintercessor, nounintercessorial, adjective

Word Origin for intercession

C16: from Latin intercessio; see intercede

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