Intercession

Origin

Early 15th Century From Middle French intercession, from Old French, from Latin intercessionem, from intercēdō,

Online Etymology Dictionary

from inter- ("between") + cēdō ("I go") (English cede), literally “go-between”.

Noun

1. The act of intervening or mediating between two parties
2. A prayer to God on behalf of another person

Derived terms

• intercessation of saints

Related terms

• intercede
• intercessor