intercession
Translation
intercession, mediation
Examples
He resolved the dispute through his intercession.
He resolved the dispute through his intercession.
They prayed for divine intercession.
They prayed for divine intercession.
Grammar Patterns
((by sb.)) the action of intervening on behalf of another He resolved the dispute through his intercession.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mediation, intervention, arbitration
Etymology
From Latin 'inter-' (between) + 'cedere' (to go). Literally 'to go between'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'going between' two arguing people to make peace. Compare with 'intercept' (to *take* between).