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 \-ˈsesh-nəl, -ˈse-shə-n^əl\ adjective

— in·ter·ces·sor \-ˈse-sər\ noun

— in·ter·ces·so·ry \-ˈses-rē, -ˈse-sə-rē\ adjective