intercession
[in-ter-sesh-uh n]
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.
Origin of intercession
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Historical Examples of intercession
They are not seen; they are not heard, they are less-than nothing, and there is no intercession.
Green MansionsW. H. Hudson
This morning he has visited me, to implore my intercession on his behalf.
Calderon The CourtierEdward Bulwer-Lytton
True love to souls will become in us the spirit of intercession.
The Ministry of IntercessionAndrew Murray
In our intercession we may find that there is difficulty and delay with the answer.
The Ministry of IntercessionAndrew Murray
We desire the gift of intercession, grace and power to pray aright.
The Ministry of IntercessionAndrew Murray
intercession
noun
Word Origin for intercession
C16: from Latin intercessio; see intercede
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