n.
Pronunciation: ˌ in-t ə r- ' se-sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin intercession-, intercessio, from intercedere
Date: 15th century
1 : the act of interceding
2 : prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another
– in · ter · ces · sion · al \ - ' sesh-n ə l, - ' se-sh ə -n ə l \ adjective
– in · ter · ces · sor \ - ' se-s ə r \ noun
– in · ter · ces · so · ry \ - ' ses-r ē , - ' se-s ə -r ē \ adjective