intercession

Intercession is mediation, or a request or prayer in favor of another. (noun)

An example of intercession is a couple going to a marriage counselor.
An example of intercession is someone asking their church congregation to pray for their sick mother.

See intercession in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See intercession in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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