intercession

One entry found for intercession.

Main Entry: in·ter·ces·sion
Pronunciation: "in-t&r-'se-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin intercession-, intercessio, from intercedere
1 : the act of interceding
2 : prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another
- in·ter·ces·sion·al /-'sesh-n&l, -'se-sh&-n^&l/ adjective
- in·ter·ces·sor /-'se-s&r/ noun
- in·ter·ces·so·ry /-'ses-rE, -'se-s&-rE/ adjective