intercession
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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-nəl\ adjective
— in·ter·ces·sor \-ˈse-sər\ noun
— in·ter·ces·so·ry \-ˈses-rē, -ˈse-sə-rē\ adjective
See 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
Learn More About INTERCESSION
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: intercessive
Previous Word in the Dictionary: interceptor
All Words Near: intercession
Previous Word in the Dictionary: interceptor
All Words Near: intercession
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up intercession? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
