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intercession definition

in·ter·ces·sion (in′tər ses̸h′ən)

noun

the act of interceding; mediation, pleading, or prayer in behalf of another or others

Etymology: L intercessio < intercessus, pp. of intercedere

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intercession Synonyms

intercession

n.

mediation, petition, prayer; see appeal 1, intervention 1, request.


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intercession Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • maketh: He is the Advocate, He is the one who maketh intercession for the transgressors.

Adjective modifier

  • heavenly: Rejoice, for thy children seek thy heavenly intercession!

Noun used with modifier

  • thine: Through thine intercessions thou dost destroy the snares of our enemies.

Preposition: of

  • saint: Luther rejected the intercession of saints and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Preposition: for

  • transgressor: He is the Advocate, He is the one who maketh intercession for the transgressors.

Modifies a noun

  • group: The burden grew and soon the J Generation intercession group formed.
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