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intercession
[ in-ter-sesh-uhn ]
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.
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
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Derived Forms
- ˌinterˈcessional, adjective
- ˌinterˈcessor, noun
- ˌintercesˈsorial, adjective
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Other Words From
- inter·cession·al adjective
- prein·ter·cession noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of intercession1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of intercession1
C16: from Latin intercessio; see intercede
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Example Sentences
He drew near to present an acceptable sacrifice; and as a priest, he makes intercession.
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From within the chamber came the sounds of a scuffle, a man's soft laugh, and a girl's softer intercession.
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He cannot so follow him as a Priest before the throne on high, making intercession for sinners.
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Through their intercession they obtain for us from Him the grace to lead a virtuous life and to gain heaven.
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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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