noun

intercession

intercession

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.

((on behalf of sb.)) speaking to someone in authority to help (sb.) intercession on behalf of the poor

Synonyms: mediation, intervention, plea; Antonyms: nonintervention

From Latin 'inter-' (between) + 'cedere' (to go). Literally 'to go between'.

Think of someone 'going in between' two arguing people to make peace.

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