intercession
Translation
intercession
Examples
He was saved by the intercession of a friend.
He was saved by the intercession of a friend.
They prayed for divine intercession.
They prayed for divine intercession.
Grammar Patterns
((on behalf of sb.)) speaking to someone in authority to help (sb.) intercession on behalf of the poor
Similar Words
Synonyms: mediation, intervention, plea; Antonyms: nonintervention
Etymology
From Latin 'inter-' (between) + 'cedere' (to go). Literally 'to go between'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone 'going in between' two arguing people to make peace.