intercession
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
1Other words from intercession
- in·ter·ces·sion·al, adjective
- pre·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 PostThe 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 PostHe drew near to present an acceptable sacrifice; and as a priest, he makes intercession.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamFrom 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 SabatiniHe 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 | VariousWhat 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
/ (ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən) /
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
Origin of intercession
1Derived forms of intercession
- intercessional or intercessory, adjective
- intercessor, noun
- intercessorial, adjective
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