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

Derived Forms

• ˌinterˈcessional, adjective
• ˌinterˈcessor, noun
• ˌintercesˈsorial, adjective

Other Words From

• inter·cession·al adjective
• prein·ter·cession noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercession¹

C16: from Latin intercessio; see intercede

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Post

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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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