intercession
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnɝˈsɛʃən/, /ˌɪntɝˈsɛʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "intercession"in English

Intercession
01

the action of talking to someone so that they help settle an argument or show kindness to someone else

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
intercessions
Examples
The community requested the mayor 's intercession when the local park was threatened with closure.
02

a prayer to God on behalf of another person

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