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intercession

/ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən/

/ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

Translations

intercessionnoun

intercessions

/ˌɪntəˈsɛʃən/

/ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

The saint is known for his intercession on behalf of the poor.

Святой известен своим заступничеством за бедных.

The lawyer's intercession helped reduce the client's sentence.

Ходатайство адвоката помогло сократить срок наказания клиента.

Additional translations

Synonyms

intercessionadjective

/ˌɪntəˈseʃən/

/ˌɪntɚˈsɛʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote a connection with the act of interceding (e.g., "intercession prayers").

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.