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intercession

Main Entry:: in·ter·ces·sion
Pronunciation:: \ˌin-tər-ˈse-shən\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin intercession-, intercessio, from intercedere
Date:: 15th century

1 : the act of interceding 2 : prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another

— in·ter·ces·sion·al

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\-ˈsesh-nəl, -ˈse-shə-n^əl\ adjective

— in·ter·ces·sor

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\-ˈse-sər\ noun

— in·ter·ces·so·ry

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\-ˈses-rē, -ˈse-sə-rē\ adjective

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