intercession

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noun in·ter·ces·sion \ ˌin-tər-ˈse-shən \

Definition of intercession

1 :the act of interceding

2 :prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another

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intercessional

play \ˌin-tər-ˈsesh-nəl, -ˈse-shə-nᵊl\ adjective

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intercessor

play \ˌin-tər-ˈse-sər\ noun

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intercessory

play \ˌin-tər-ˈses-rē, -ˈse-sə-rē\ adjective

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Recent Examples of intercession from the Web

Saudi state media said that came in part due to an intercession by Qatari royal family member Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani, who met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and later a vacationing King Salman in Morocco.

— jon gambrell, The Christian Science Monitor, "Qatar restores diplomatic relations with Iran, countering Arab demands," 25 Aug. 2017
Saudi state media said that came in part due to an intercession by Qatari royal family member Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani, who met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and later a vacationing King Salman in Morocco.

— jon gambrell, The Seattle Times, "Qatar sending ambassador back to Iran, ignoring Arab demands," 24 Aug. 2017
The invocation for the county Republican party’s monthly meeting on Monday largely focused on Charlottesville, and there was an intercession for healing, comfort and forgiveness.

— joshua stewart, sandiegouniontribune.com, "After Charlottesville attack, San Diego Dems call for greater action against racism, blast Trump's response," 15 Aug. 2017
The pouty kid who once resisted accepting a second-place trophy (until set straight by parental intercession) has always expected to win and has despised defeat despite golf’s long odds against prolonged domination.

— tim sullivan, The Courier-Journal, "Justin Thomas' PGA Championship puts him with other big hitters on tour | Tim Sullivan," 14 Aug. 2017
Marchese noted that the intercessions did not work.

— bob fernandez, Philly.com, "A 2nd former Hershey School student says he was forced to watch gay conversion film," 31 July 2017
By means of their intercession, the Church can continue to win victories in her battle for the salvation of souls.

— nr interview, National Review, "Finding Peace with Mary Magdalene," 22 July 2017
His relentless intercessions have caused every company in the United States to radically rethink its approach to service.

— david segal, New York Times, "Hanging Up His Fedora, the Haggler Bows Out," 9 June 2017
Managers, players, and coaches threw punches in the 10-minute battle that began with a hard tag at home plate and concluded only through the intercession of Philadelphia police.

— frank fitzpatrick, Philly.com, "Phillies evoke memories of '61 | Frank's Place," 28 May 2017

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