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intercession

UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

Translations

intercessionnoun
intercessions
pl
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/
médiationAu sens de l’intervention d’un tiers pour rapprocher deux parties ou régler un conflit.
The diplomat's intercession was crucial in preventing the escalation of the conflict.
La médiation du diplomate a été cruciale pour empêcher l’escalade du conflit.
intercessionAu sens religieux : prière faite en faveur d’autrui.
The congregation gathered for a night of intercession, praying for those affected by the disaster.
La congrégation s’est réunie pour une nuit d’intercession, priant pour les personnes touchées par la catastrophe.
Synonyms
intervention
entreaty
prayer
interposing
pleading
mediation
intercessionadjective
UK
/ˌɪntəˈseʃən/
US
/ˌɪntɚˈsɛʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote a connection with the act of interceding (e.g., "intercession prayers").
d’intercessionEmploi surtout religieux.
The church hosts a weekly intercession prayer meeting.
L’église organise une réunion de prière d’intercession chaque semaine.

Definitions

intercessionnoun
The act of intervening or mediating between two parties, often to resolve a conflict or bring about a reconciliation.
The diplomat's intercession was crucial in preventing the escalation of the conflict.
A prayer or petition made on behalf of another person.
The congregation gathered for a night of intercession, praying for those affected by the disaster.
intercessionadjective
Relating to or involving intercession; used to describe services, prayers, or actions connected with pleading on someone else's behalf.
The church hosts a weekly intercession prayer meeting.
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