noun
intercession
Intercession (noun) means the act of intervening or mediating between two parties.
noun
1
The act of intervening or mediating between two parties.
2
A prayer to God on behalf of another person; especially, such a prayer offered by a heavenly saint on behalf of a mere mortal who has prayed to the saint for such help.
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Etymology
First attested in the early 15th Century. From Middle French intercession, from Old French intercession, from Latin intercessiō, from intercēdō, from inter- (“between”) + cēdō (“to go”) (English cede), literally “go-between”.
Rhymes for intercession
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of intercession?
"intercession" (noun) means the act of intervening or mediating between two parties.
What are the different meanings of intercession?
"intercession" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of intervening or mediating between two parties; 2. A prayer to God on behalf of another person; especially, such a prayer offered by a heavenly saint on behalf of a mere mortal who has prayed to the saint for such help.