First Known Use: 15th century
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intercession
noun in·ter·ces·sion \ˌin-tər-ˈse-shən\
Definition of INTERCESSION
1
: the act of interceding
2
: prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another
— in·ter·ces·sion·al \-ˈsesh-nəl, -ˈse-shə-nəl\ adjective
— in·ter·ces·sor \-ˈse-sər\ noun
— in·ter·ces·so·ry \-ˈses-rē, -ˈse-sə-rē\ adjective
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Origin of INTERCESSION
Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin intercession-, intercessio, from intercedere
Rhymes with INTERCESSION
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