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Plural
intercessions
1
the action of talking to someone so that they help settle an argument or show kindness to someone else
- The community requested the mayor's intercession when the local park was threatened with closure.
- The principal made an intercession on behalf of the troubled student, asking for one more chance.
- Her intercession with the manager helped resolve the dispute between the employees.
- They hoped for the intercession of a senior colleague to expedite their promotion.
- The diplomat's intercession prevented the escalation of the international conflict.
Synonyms:
2
a prayer to God on behalf of another person