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intercession

[ in-ter-sesh-uhn ]

noun

  1. an act or instance of interceding.
  2. an interposing or pleading on behalf of another person.
  3. a prayer to God on behalf of another.
  4. Roman History. the interposing of a veto, as by a tribune.


intercession

/ ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of interceding
  2. the act of interceding or offering petitionary prayer to God on behalf of others
  3. such petitionary prayer
  4. Roman history the interposing of a veto by a tribune or other magistrate
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌinterˈcessional, adjective
  • ˌinterˈcessor, noun
  • ˌintercesˈsorial, adjective
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Other Words From

  • inter·cession·al adjective
  • prein·ter·cession noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intercession1

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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intercession1

C16: from Latin intercessio; see intercede
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Example Sentences

It arises only if one imagines being the “single, messiah-like figure” whose intercession is the key to victory.

The key to meeting the right people was sifarish, an intercession from a well-connected friend.

He drew near to present an acceptable sacrifice; and as a priest, he makes intercession.

From within the chamber came the sounds of a scuffle, a man's soft laugh, and a girl's softer intercession.

He cannot so follow him as a Priest before the throne on high, making intercession for sinners.

Through their intercession they obtain for us from Him the grace to lead a virtuous life and to gain heaven.

What else but the intercession of the saint whom he had befriended obtained for this heathen the grace of the Faith and martyrdom?

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