intercession

in·ter·ces·sion

noun \ˌin-tər-ˈse-shən\

Definition of INTERCESSION

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

Origin of INTERCESSION

Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin intercession-, intercessio, from intercedere

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with INTERCESSION

deaccession, decompression, indiscretion, intersession, introgression, misimpression, poster session, reimpression, retrogression, self-confession, self-expression, supersession