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intercession n

Intercession means the act of asking someone with authority to help or act for another person. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of intercession

  • the act of asking someone with authority to help or act for another person

Usage examples of intercession

Her intercession with the landlord gave the tenant more time to pay.

The mediator’s intercession prevented the argument from becoming a lawsuit.

They asked for the mayor’s intercession to keep the clinic open.

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