intercession
noun/ˌɪntəˈseʃn/
/ˌɪntərˈseʃn/
[uncountable, countable, usually plural] (formal)- intercession (with somebody/something) (for/on behalf of somebody/something) the act of speaking to somebody in order to persuade them to be kind to somebody else or to help settle an argument synonym intervention
- He was released owing to English intercession with the French.
- the intercession of the president
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- intercession (with somebody/something) (for/on behalf of somebody/something) the act of saying a prayer for somebody/something; a prayer that is said for somebody/something
- prayers of intercession for her healing
- The church service comprised readings, reflections and intercessions.
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