in ‧ ter ‧ cede /ˌɪntəˈsiːd $ -ər-/ BrE AmE verb [intransitive] formal
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: intercedere , from cedere 'to go' ]
to speak in support of someone, especially in order to try to prevent them from being punished ⇨ intercession
intercede with
My good friend, Senator Bowie, interceded with the authorities on my behalf.